Fiji Bird Watching

Two Fiji petrels caught in Gau

2011-12-18T23:31:00.000-08:00

Two Fiji petrels or Kacau ni Gau - recently landed in Nawaikama Village in Gau. Fiji Petrel. First photograph. The Tubenose project. Hadoram Shirihai The birds landed exactly a month apart. For NatureFiji-Mareqeti Viti - the species guardian - this is an extraordinary occurrence - given that the petrels were last sighted in May. The first bird landed on the night of October 29th.

Asia Pacific’s first PADI Green Star Award awarded to Matava, Fiji

2011-12-05T20:18:00.000-08:00

We’re pleased to announce that Matava – Fijis Premier Eco Adventure Resort has received the first PADI Green Star award in the Asia Pacific region in November 2011 for our sustainable and eco-conscious environmental activities and business practices.The program helps PADI Dive Centers and Resorts identify practical actions they can take to protect and preserve the environment. Because they choose

Take a Friend to Fiji for 50% off Matava package: 2nd Person Half Price on Land and Air! | Matava - Fijis Premier Eco Adventure Resort

2011-11-30T12:27:00.000-08:00

Matava Summer Special2nd Person 50% offEscape to Fiji to Matava – Fiji’s Premier Eco Adventure Resort and the Second Person stays Half Price !Valid for travel between 1st December 2011 – 29th February 2012Details:valid for double / twin shareANY Matava Dive, Romance or Adventure Package5 nights stay or longerAll meals and airport transfers includedComplimentary Snorkelling on Critter

Air Pacific to Acquire New Airbus A330-200 Aircraft

2011-11-28T15:16:00.000-08:00

Fiji’s national airline Air Pacific today announced that it has ordered three new Airbus A330-200 aircraft to replace its current fleet of B747 and B767 aircraft.These brand new, highly capable, long-haul aircraft will begin arriving in early 2013, and they will be operated on flights to Fiji from Sydney, Auckland, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles.“This decision is a significant milestone in our 60-

Heaven on earth - can't wait to go back - Review of Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, Kadavu Island, Fiji - TripAdvisor

2011-06-21T14:41:00.000-07:00

My husband and I just spend 7 nights at Matava, and we are already planning our next trip there. We loved the place, and especially the staff sooooo much we have totally fallen in love with Matava.The staff were wonderful, couldn't do enough for you day and night, always quick with a smile and a joke. The food was fantastic as was the diving.Matava would not be for everyone, but if you don't

Fantastic location & adventure options, and the people were terrific! - Review of Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, Kadavu Island, Fiji - TripAdvisor

2011-03-03T14:10:00.000-08:00

I've traveled extensively and for the overall value this was one of the best remote eco-resorts I've ever visited.The owners and staff treated me like a long-lost friend. Meals were made with local food, prepared very well, served family style, and there was always enough to go around. The guests were from around the world and were fun and friendly.The staff were helpful, accommodating,

Matava wins Environment/Local Sustainability Award at AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2010

2011-02-25T22:39:00.000-08:00

Matava wins AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Award 2010 Matava has been awarded the Environment/Local Sustainability Award at the AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards KADAVU, FIJI ISLANDS – 26th February 2011 – Matava – Fiji’s Premier Eco-Adventure Resort is proud to be announced as the winner of the Environment/Local Sustainability Award at the AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2010 for

Welcome to Paradise! -Review of Matava - TripAdvisor

2011-01-23T13:37:00.000-08:00

We researched the Matava resort extensively and communicated with the staff many times before our trip. They were always happy to answer any questions. It made our decision easier to come to Kadavu.Our Fiji trip felt like a dream. There is so many things to do around the resort. Perfect for a couple to experience in such a beautiful destination. We came to Fiji interested in doing some

Bird Watching - Fiji Guide

2011-01-05T23:00:00.000-08:00

Fiji, compared to other South Pacific nations such as New Guinea, lacks a diversity of avian life but there are enough interesting and sometimes spectacular looking birds to attract visitors from throughout the world. In all, there are about 80 species of terrestrial and freshwater birds of which about 10 have been introduced. They are distributed throughout the islands but those interested in

FREE HONEYMOON UPGRADE ON ALL 10 DAY PACKAGES IN JAN 2011

2010-12-13T17:11:00.000-08:00

FREE HONEYMOON BURE UPGRADE ON ALL 10 DAY PACKAGES! Book any of our packages to go bird watching, or indeed just hanging out at Matava – Fiji’s Premier Eco Adventure Resort during the whole month of January and get upgraded to our exclusive Honeymoon Bure free!Email us and ask for the “10 DAY HONEYMOON UPGRADE!”

Recognition for Matava at the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2010 | Matava - Fijis Premier Eco Adventure Resort

2010-12-02T17:25:00.000-08:00

MEDIA RELEASE: 29th November 2010 Recognition for Matava at the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2010 Matava has won in the Best in the Marine Environment category at this year’s Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2010 organised by responsibletravel.com. The Judges said “Matava is a beacon for responsible tourism and an example to other dive sites. They maintain a strong

Super Resort - das richtige Fiji - Review of Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, Kadavu Island, Fiji - TripAdvisor

2010-09-15T13:15:00.000-07:00

Wir waren für - leider - nur drei Nächte in Matava und sehr begeistert! Das Resort ist sehr abgelegen, Anreise per Boot vom kleinen Inselflughafen. Wir hatten eine Oceanview Bure, die sehr nett war. Beim nächsten Mal würden wir aber des größeren Betts wegen wohl in die Honeymoon Bure gehen.In Matava haben wir mit das beste Essen unserer 5-wöchigen Reise gehabt! Z.B. super frischen Fisch, den

New telephone numbers for Matava!

2010-08-25T21:08:00.000-07:00

Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort has installed a new Satellite Communications System with new telephone numbers. We have new methods of contacting Matava in the Fiji Islands including new telephone and fax numbers and a new Skype name! All running off the in-house solar power! Our new permanent contact numbers are: TELEPHONE: +679 603 0685FAX: +679 603 0684 SKYPE:

Remote paradise - TripAdvisor

2010-08-03T18:48:00.000-07:00

Matava is the perfect place to experience the beautiful part of Fiji that is Kadavu.The location is great, overlooking the lagoon and then to the outer reefs in the distance.The friendly atmosphere created by the owners and the incredible staff (led by the incomparable Maggie) feels just right and the communal dining tables allows a relaxed, informal interaction with the other guests over the

August Birding Special in Fiji

2010-07-19T21:32:00.000-07:00

Don't miss your chance to extend your stay at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort during the whole month of August. Pay 4: Stay 6orPay 6: Stay 8 August Madness has set in at Matava.Use this great deal to do even more of the great bird watching on Kadavu. Book your August-Pay-Stay Special Now! Click here to book your August-Pay-Stay Special to the Fiji Islands today and see all 4

Fiji Petrel found at sea – pungent fish attracts “lost” species

2010-06-14T22:08:00.000-07:00

Fiji Petrel. The Tubenose project. Copyright: Hadoram S Fiji Petrel. The Tubenose project. Photo: Hadoram Shirihai Fiji Petrel found at sea – pungent fish attracts “lost” species

Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort becomes NatureFiji-MareqetiViti's First Resort Corporate Member - Matava - Fijis Premier Eco Adventure Resort

2010-05-25T15:09:00.000-07:00

KADAVU, FIJI ISLANDS - 4 May 2010 - Matava is proud to support NatureFiji-MareqetiViti, Fiji's only domestic conservation NGO in its mission to work solely for the conservation and sustainable management of Fiji's unique natural heritage. In line with its environmental policies Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure resort has committed to support a growing local NGO

The Importance of Your Observations

2010-04-18T15:53:00.000-07:00

The Importance of Your Observations General Observations A Centre for Regional Bird Observations Resident and visiting birders are encouraged to share their observations. It is the intention that this website will become a centre for distributing up to date bird information for the region. We still lack a lot of basic information on the

Kadavu Accomodations & Dining - Fiji Guide

2010-04-08T17:54:00.000-07:00

I’ve heard nothing but good things about Matava, a resort popular with divers, located just off the Astrolabe Reef. With capacity to handle only 22 guests Matava offers an intimate setting.Full article here: Kadavu Accomodations & Dining - Fiji Guide

LOVE MATAVA - Can't wait to return! - Review of Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, Kadavu Island, Fiji - TripAdvisor

2010-04-08T14:12:00.000-07:00

LOVE MATAVA - Can't wait to return! - Review of Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, Kadavu Island, Fiji - TripAdvisorI was looking for a dive trip to the western Pacific and did a lot of internet searching, Tripadvisor searching and talking to people. After much research, I decided on Matava, both at the suggestion of South Seas Adventures (a travel agency I highly recommend) and

Tropical Cyclone Tomas Gone

2010-03-17T19:24:00.000-07:00

The weather today is....... Glorious..Tropical Cyclone Tomas Gone

Fiji Bird Watching

2010-02-19T20:38:00.000-08:00

Below you'll find some fun and exciting Fiji Bird Watching. With our Fiji tourist guide you can find tourist information and fun things to do on vacation while browsing the Fiji tourist sites by category or location. Use the side links to find more Fiji Bird Watching, vacation information, hotels, hot travel deals, and restaurants for your Fiji travel. Our Tourist Attraction Search

FIJI PETREL! Awesome shot!

2010-02-06T22:45:00.000-08:00

Pelagic Birds of Jörg FIJI PETREL! Awesome shot!Pelagic Birds of Jörg - Fiji Bird Watching - Everything to do with birdwatching & birding in Fiji - Fiji Bird Watching - Everything to do with birdwatching & birding in Fiji

Best Trip Ever! - TripAdvisor

2010-02-03T11:51:00.000-08:00

This place is awesome!But before I rant about a the good stuff, a little about the bad. Matava is an eco resort, which means you give up a few luxuries, like AC or even fans so it gets a little hot even at night. Also you may see the occasional mouse or monstrous insect, or hear them in the walls every now and then. However all of this is more than compensated for by: a wonderful staff, beautiful

BBC - Earth News - 'Lost seabird' returns to ocean

2010-02-01T18:44:00.000-08:00

Editor, Earth News Up to eight Fiji petrels were seen over an 11-day period One of the world's rarest and most elusive birds has finally been seen flying in its natural habitat. The Fiji petrel, a seabird that once "went missing" for 130 years, has been sighted flying at sea, near the island of Gau in the Pacific

Guided Birdwatching, list of birdguides around the world, Fiji

2010-01-19T20:36:00.000-08:00

Guided Birding in Fiji. All the bird guides of the world linked at one website. Combine your city break or business visit with a birding tourGuided Birdwatching, list of birdguides around the world, Fiji

Matava fully operational after Cyclone MICK - Matava - Fijis Premier Eco Adventure Resort

2009-12-17T12:18:00.000-08:00

On Monday 14th December 2009 Fiji was hit by a Tropical Cyclone, TC Mick. The cyclone passed straight over the main island and just to the East of Kadavu Island. Although the resort experienced high winds and heavy rain, no damage was done to the resort at all, apart from the loss of some thatch from the corner of the roof of the dive centre. The guests and staff spent the whole day playing cards

BIRDWATCHING ON VITI LEVU AND KADAVU, FIJI – JANUARY 2009

2009-12-09T19:03:00.000-08:00

Bula!The following notes will provide some up-to-date information for bird tourists visiting Viti Levu, the main island of Fiji, and Kadavu (pronounced Kandavu), another Fijian island, as collected during a one week visit, 17th to 22nd January, 2009.The main emphasis is on endemic bird species, sites and travel arrangements. A few of photographs have been included to illustrate some of the

A unique experience - TripAdvisor

2009-10-05T15:12:00.000-07:00

This place makes you forget about the rest of the world. The staff & management are so friendly, the views are amazing, but you have to put in mind that an enviornment friendly resort means its running on solar energy power, so dont expect ACs or fans, just clean pure air !I'll be visiting Matava Resort again in the upcoming season for sure.A unique experience - Review of Matava - Fiji's Premier

The Fiji Petrel went extinct 130 years ago. But then it got better. : Greg Laden's Blog

2009-09-27T18:43:00.000-07:00

The last wild Fiji petral specimen collected, an albatross-like bird (as petrels tend to be) that spends much of its time over the open sea, was collected in 1855 fro Gau Island, Fiji. It didn't really go extinct, because in 1984 one was caught on Gua, photographed, and set free. Subsequently, possible Fiji petrel sightings have occurred now and then, mostly of disoriented or lost immature

'Lost seabird' returns to ocean

2009-09-15T20:04:00.000-07:00

by Matt Walker Editor, Earth News Up to eight Fiji petrels

Matava is Fiji's first Resort member of The International Ecotourism Society - Matava - Fijis Premier Eco Adventure Resort

2009-09-06T02:56:00.000-07:00

Matava recognised as TIES first ever resort member in the Fiji Islands Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco-Adventure Resort is proud to announce that we are Fiji's first Resort Business member of The International Ecotourism Society (TIES). As the world's oldest and largest international ecotourism association, TIES seeks to be the global source of knowledge and advocacy uniting communities,

The Fiji Petrel Expedition 2008

2009-07-30T21:43:00.000-07:00

This year's mission to try and observe the Fiji Petrel at sea unfortunately had to be aborted after three days due to mechanical problems with the boat. Two chumming sessions on the journey to Gau, the island where birds have been grounded in the past, produced four Kermadec Petrels (only the second record for Fiji waters), a White-necked Petrel (though possibly a Vanuatu Petrel), 20+ Tahiti

TAHITI, NEW CALEDONIA AND FIJI Trip Report September 1 - 18 2008

2009-06-30T21:46:00.000-07:00

TAHITI, NEW CALEDONIA AND FIJI...with Mark Finn September 1 - 18 This was the first Birdwatching Breaks tour of the South Pacific taking in the islands of Tahiti, Moorea, New Caledonia, Lifou and the two Fijian islands of Viti Levu and

From Prioritisation to Conservation Action: Community-Based Conservation Groups at Fiji’s Key Conservation Sites

2009-06-27T16:09:00.000-07:00

From Prioritisation to Conservation Action: Community-Based Conservation Groups at Fiji’s Key Conservation Sites BirdLife Fiji Map showing Fiji’s IBAs: Circled are the four target sites of this the Darwin Project. Zoom In Darwin Initiative project ref: 162/15/019Between 2002 and 2005, the UK Government’s Darwin Initiative supported a project implemented by BirdLife International’s Fiji

$863 -- Fiji from Los Angeles (Roundtrip), incl. Taxes

2009-06-24T18:13:00.000-07:00

$863 -- Fiji from Los Angeles (Roundtrip), incl. Taxes* Fares to Fiji from Los Angeles have been slashed to an amazing price of $863 roundtrip, including taxes. This fare is available for travel June 10 - Dec. 30 on Air Pacific to Nadi on Fiji's the main island of Viti Levu. This sale ends July 14. Click here to purchase tickets directly with Air Pacific. Look for the "Get Packing" fare at a

:: Bird Watching in Fiji :: Odyssey Travel ::

2009-06-21T22:31:00.000-07:00

8 Days / 7 NightsOdyssey SchoolBirdwatching in Fiji offers the opportunity to see a number of tropical birds in the beautiful natural habitat of Fiji. We'll take trips into areas noted for specific species of bird, and we will also use the extensive land of Daku Resort where we stay. As well as many more common Fijian birds such as the reef heron, the kingfisher, the shrikebill and the honey

Special place! - Review of Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, Kadavu Island, Fiji - TripAdvisor

2009-06-21T15:18:00.000-07:00

Matava is a special place. It is not a luxury eco resort and not for the high maintenance crowd. It is simply a wonderful eco resort with a fantastic staff. The lure of Matava draws the same type of people here. If you want to spend some time with those who like adventure and are well travelled, then you picked the right place. We usually stay at the best places when we travel but we wanted to

WORLDTWITCH - Fiji Birding Trip Report, Dec 96 - Jan 97, by Phil Gregory

2009-06-14T17:29:00.000-07:00

FIJI BIRDING by Phil Gregory Sicklebill Safaris Report #2 Composite list 29th December 1996 - 5th January 1997 Phil, Sue, Kaja and Rowan Gregory from PNG and Chris Eastwood from Australia. We arrived from Honiara at Nadi on 29.12.96 skirting cyclone Fergus en route, and spent the first two days in the Nausori Highlands, having hired a small Suzuki at the airport. We did well and saw all that

Mai Veikau – Tales of Fijian Wildlife

2009-06-12T20:39:00.000-07:00

Mai Veikau – Tales of Fijian Wildlife By Dick Watling Illustrated by Ian Rolls Soft Cover, Colour & B&W illustrations, 160 pages An immensely popular introduction to Fiji’s varied wildlife. 30 short stories written in a popular style but factual and informative. There is no better reference for learning about Fiji’s snakes or why Banded Sea Krait’s should be treated with respect (Fiji’s

BirdQuest | Tour Reports | NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI

2009-06-10T12:23:00.000-07:00

NEW CALEDONIA & FIJISaturday 8th October - Sunday 23rd October 2005 Richard Thomas The October 2005 tour to the island archipelagos of New Caledonia and Fiji was the most successful Birdquest ever to this magical part of the South Pacific. In 2003, Birdquest became the first tour company to record all known 21 extant endemics on New Caledonia and the Loyalty Islands, and

Birdwatching in Fiji : Gowealthy.com

2009-06-10T02:13:00.000-07:00

Bird watching is a pleasure in Fiji, with a variety of rare and indigenous found in its forests. You can observe the Fiji Goshawk glide majestically, a bird you only find in Fiji, or the Blue-Crested Broadbill, found only in the Viti Levu rainforest, or hear the deep hollow call of the Barking Pigeon at the Colo-I-Suva Forest Park. There are about 80 species of terrestrial and freshwater

Oceanic Society

2009-06-08T14:34:00.000-07:00

Oceanic Society Expeditions serves over 5,000 individuals annually through international natural history journeys, participatory research expeditions and California whale watching trips. The Expeditions programs offer opportunities for the public to enjoy and learn about wildlife and natural habitats or to assist scientists with field research. Please visit Natural History Expeditions and

Fiji’s Natural Heritage By Paddy Ryan

2009-06-05T20:38:00.000-07:00

Fiji’s Natural Heritage By Paddy Ryan First published in 1988 to critical acclaim, the second edition is now out. This time in a hard cover with a staggering 500 color photos and an enormous compendium of useful information packed into 288 pages. You cannot get a better introduction to the breadth of Fiji’s wildlife – a masterpiece and labour of love for Paddy.

BirdQuest | NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI

2009-06-03T12:20:00.000-07:00

NEW CALEDONIA & FIJIIncluding Vanuatu and Samoa Friday 24th July - Sunday 9th August 2009 (17 days) Leaders: János Oláh and assistant Group Size Limit: 10 The wonderful Kagu – in a family of its own and without doubt the avian highlight of a visit to New Caledonia (Richard Thomas)The words ‘South Pacific’ conjure up images of curving white sand beaches,

Practical Advice for Foreign Bird Trips and Recommended Birding Equipment

2009-06-01T17:45:00.000-07:00

Study principal language(s) spoken in area of trip. The better you are able to communicate, the more you will enjoy your trip. Plan to spend an hour per day for at least six months (Western European languages) to one year (e.g., Polish) to more than a year (e.g., Mandarin Chinese) to attain minimal competence for birding. You shouldn't be discouraged because of unfavorable classroom

BIRDWATCHING ON VITI LEVU AND KADAVU, FIJI – JANUARY 2009

2009-05-30T21:41:00.000-07:00

BIRDWATCHING ON VITI LEVU AND KADAVU, FIJI – JANUARY 2009 by Petri Hottola Bula! The following notes will provide some up-to-date information for bird tourists visiting Viti Levu, the main island of Fiji, and Kadavu (pronounced Kandavu), another Fijian island, as collected during a one week visit, 17th to 22nd January, 2009. The main emphasis is on endemic bird species, sites and travel

Pacific Seabird Group (PSG) Website:

2009-05-22T14:30:00.000-07:00

Pacific Seabird Group (PSG)Dedicated to the study of Pacific seabirds and their environment The Pacific Seabird Group (PSG) is a society of professional seabird researchers and managers dedicated to the study and conservation of seabirds. PSG was formed in 1972 out of a need for increased communication among academic and government seabird researchers. The principal goals of PSG are (1) to

Eco park sigatoka fiji

2009-05-18T22:05:00.001-07:00

Kula Eco Park is set in the southern Coral Coast area of Viti Levu close to sigatoka, very nice animals in a tropical forest environement

Pacific Islands Conservation Research Association - Home

2009-05-18T14:28:00.000-07:00

PICRA's mission is to advance knowledge of Pacific species, populations, and ecosystems through unbiased scientific investigations. We facilitate and conduct research that focuses on understanding of islands and the conservation issues they face. Results are used to develop solutions to conservation problems. HistoryPICRA was formed in 2004 when founding members felt that conservation issues on

Planning a bird watching vacation that allows birdwatchers The best choice

2009-05-14T13:57:00.000-07:00

When choosing a bird watching vacation or birding tour, careful planning is the birdwatchers best resource for a successful trip. Planning your own vacation will also suit your time and money needs more effectively. You choose where you want to go and what birds you want to see on your trip. In addition, you choose what you do when you're not birdwatching. Proper planning of your birding

Bird Social Network

2009-05-12T22:39:00.000-07:00

Bird Network , a leading social network for bird enthusiasts worldwide, has been launched in Dec 2008. The website has already had a successful beginning with hundreds of members taking interest and signing up. Bird Network (http://www.bird-networks.com) encourages members to share their passion with fellow members, by uploading images or videos of their latest bird spot, blogging about their

Trip Report Fiji 1999

2009-05-10T20:11:00.000-07:00

For those of you who have not had the opportunity to visit Fiji, I'd say that you have missed one of the truly fabulous places on the planet. Aside from birding, there is ample opportunity to see many of the wonders of the sea and make connections with some of the friendliest people we have met in our travels. People still greet each other, and foreigners, with a friendly "Bula". We were

The Fiji Petrel Expedition 2008

2009-05-08T21:43:00.000-07:00

The Fiji Petrel Expedition 2008Most birders will know the story behind the enigmatic and near-mythical Fiji Petrel. Unrecorded from the type specimen taken in 1855 until 1984 when Dick Watling had the extraordinary experience, when spotlighting, of a bird crash-landing into his head! Breeding is suspected on the small island of Gau but detailed searching there has not found any birds. Some 10

Awesome John McKeen Pics

2009-04-30T14:17:00.000-07:00

Sunrise at Matava on Kadavu (Fiji) from our thatched Fijian bure (hut) Collared Kingfisher Pacific (or Eastern) Reef Egret - dark morph Orange-breasted Myzomela (Honeyeater) SilvereyeSee more of John's great pictures here

BirdLife International Fiji Programme

2009-04-30T14:13:00.000-07:00

BirdLife International Fiji Programme Tan Suryadi Irvan (www.naturepixels.org) The Black Naped Tern is shown tending her egg on the island of Vatuira.Zoom In The Secretariat also manages a country programme in Fiji pending the development of an

Infohub - Review Matava Resort

2009-04-13T17:40:00.000-07:00

Matava Resort provided my husband and I and our two teenage daughters with the experience of a life time! We thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful serenity of the property, the rare opportunity to truly experience a foreign culture, the native cuisine and the relationships we built with our Fijian friends. One should be so lucky as to have the opportunity to visit Matava. We will DEFINITELY be back!!

Traveller Reviews - Peaceful and Relaxing - TripAdvisor

2009-03-08T00:05:00.000-08:00

Matava is a tiny eco resort with room for only about 22 guests.All guests eat together and we made some great friends this way. The staff are unique and funny. The location is so lovely, by the sea and very remote so it feels like a real adventure to actually be there.Great snorkling and I wasn`t bored at all just soaking it all up. Fill up on the real fijian experience!Kadavu Island: Matava -

Kadavu Island: Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort - Traveller Reviews - A lovely fijian hideaway - TripAdvisor

2009-03-08T00:04:00.000-08:00

I began my stay at Matava only planning to stay a week or so before venturing onward to explore the rest of Fiji. However, in the end I stayed just over 3 weeks and now I wouldn't have planned my holiday any differently. I chose Matava because I wanted to dive the Astrolabe reef, and I was looking for a remote and fairly rustic resort (to weed out the people that expect chocolates on their

A Tribute to HG

2009-02-20T02:19:00.000-08:00

Today was a sad day at Matava Resort. One of our longest serving staff members passed away. HG our security dog. He saw this resort being built and has seen owners, staff and guests come and go. He protected this place with an iron bark that echoed throughout the island. He never complained and could sit and listen so loyally. He took Pipi and Harley under his wing and taught them their roles

WorldTwitch - Fiji Birding Trip Report by Jeff Skevington & Michael Mathieson, January-February 2006

2009-02-15T14:39:00.000-08:00

January-February 2006By Jeff Skevington (JHS) and Michael Mathieson (MM)IntroductionAll coordinates are taken using GPS with WGS84 planetary model. This was primarily a research trip for me so birding was secondary. Nonetheless, I managed to see most of the expected species. I met MM after the bulk of my research was conducted, and we swung back through the better sites that I had visited

Important Bird Areas in Fiji Conserving Fiji's Natural Heritage

2009-02-12T20:41:00.000-08:00

By Guy Dutson and Vilikesa Masibalavu Fiji supports a diverse range of birds, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. This book presents the best sites for bird conservation to strengthen and add to Fiji’s existing protected area system. This book documents the results of a three-year research project to identify sites of global importance for bird conservation in Fiji. It draws on

PADI Project AWARE Award

2009-02-09T22:32:00.000-08:00

Matava has been awarded the PADI Project AWARE Environmental Achievement Award 2008 for its policies on environmental sustainability KADAVU , FIJI ISLANDS - 5th Februuary 2008 - Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco-Adventure Resort is proud to announce that it is an official 2008 recipient of The PADI Project AWARE Environmental Achievement Award. Project AWARE

Matava a finalist in Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards

2009-02-09T22:25:00.000-08:00

Matava finalist in 2 categories for AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2008 KADAVU, FIJI ISLANDS - 10th February 2008 - Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco-Adventure Resort was proud to be nominated in 2 categories, and was chosen as a finalist in both categories in the AON Excellence in Tourism Awards.Bite Me Gamefishing Charters was a finalist in the Adventure Tourism Award and Matava - Fiji's

birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder

2009-02-08T22:07:00.000-08:00

Number of bird species:133 Number of endemics:22 Fiji Goshawk Accipiter rufitorques Orange Dove Ptilinopus victor Golden Dove Ptilinopus luteovirens Velvet Dove Ptilinopus layardi Peale`s Imperial-Pigeon Ducula latrans Crimson Shining-Parrot Prosopeia splendens Masked Shining-Parrot Prosopeia personata Collared Lory Phigys solitarius Orange-breasted Myzomela Myzomela jugularis Wattled Honeyeater

Proact Campaigns Network

2009-02-07T14:42:00.000-08:00

Proact is a non-political, independent and voluntary organisation committed to coordinating and monitoring support for selected environmental campaigns in Europe and its periphery; and ultimately, through our national and regional coordinators, worldwide. Our prime, but not exclusive concern, is the conservation of birds and their habitats. You can support our campaigns by joining the Proact Team

A Guide to the Birds of Fiji and Western Polynesia

2009-02-05T20:36:00.000-08:00

‘A Guide to the Birds of Fiji and Western Polynesia including American Samoa, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Wallis and Futuna’ By Dick Watling Hard Cover; 16 Full Colour Plates; Figures, Tables & Maps; 272 pages. ‘A Guide to the Birds of Fiji and Western Polynesia’ is a completely revised and reformatted edition of the widely acclaimed ‘Birds of Fiji, Tonga and Samoa’ and includes, in

BirdQuest Fiji Birds photo gallery

2009-02-04T12:24:00.000-08:00

A great photo gallery of some of the endmics seen in Fiji : BirdQuest | gallery

Pocket Poster Guide to the Birds of Fiji - Sea and Shore Birds.

2009-02-02T20:34:00.000-08:00

Pocket Poster Guide to the Birds of Fiji - Sea and Shore Birds. By Dick Watling Reluctant to take your valued field guide into Fiji’s wet and humid forests or out to sea ? We certainly know the problem ! These could be the answer – a two part, pocket-sized (10x14cm) guide with a tough, laminated cover, cleverly designed and folded to be read as a book and opening out to the desired habitat.

BirdQuest | NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI

2009-01-24T12:21:00.000-08:00

Without doubt, this is one of THE tours for pigeon enthusiasts with such spectacular species as Orange Dove (János Oláh) BirdQuest | NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI

Fiji’s Tourism industry has been largely unaffected by the recent flooding

2009-01-20T16:57:00.000-08:00

20th of January 2009PRESS RELEASETourism Fiji in collaboration with key industry partners including the Fiji Islands Hotel and Tourism Association (FIHTA), Society of Fiji Travel Associates (SOFTA) and Air Pacific confirmed that the necessary infrastructure, facilities and equipment to operate Fiji’s Tourism industry has been largely unaffected by the recent flooding with only minor damage

Suva: Colo-I-Suva Forest Park - TripAdvisor

2009-01-19T20:26:00.000-08:00

Colo-I-Suva Forest Park (pronounced Tholo-ee-Suva) was once a true tropical lowland rainforest, which has been interplanted with mahogany. It is in the upper drainage area of Waisila catchment, alongside Princes Road. The Department of Forestry manages the Forest Park. Colo-I-Suva Forest Park offers hiking trails, swimming, and birdwatching. The visitor information centre located at the Forestry

Pelagic Birding in Australia: SOSSA...

2009-01-18T14:26:00.000-08:00

SOSSA (Southern Oceans Seabird Study Association Inc.) was founded by members of the New South Wales Albatross Study Group (NSWASG) in 1994. It was set up to be an umbrella organisation for many study groups concerned with studies of Southern Ocean biodiversity. SOSSA is a wildlife research and conservation group which consists of dedicated people both professional and amateur. These people share

Birding Southern Queensland

2009-01-14T12:17:00.000-08:00

Fiji Revisited - 2008Filed under: Trips — aviceda @ 9:57 pm This trip was conceived in the early part of 2008 with the intention of making the most of the cheap airfares from Brisbane to Fiji. We found that by travelling by air from Nadi to Savusavu on Vanua Levu (second-largest Fiji Island) we could then take the passenger-ferry MV Suilven (Bligh Water Shipping) from Savusavu to Waiyevo, on the

Bird Watching : MyFijiGuide.com

2009-01-09T20:29:00.000-08:00

Matava Adventure quotes that “Twenty-seven of Fiji’s birds are endemic to Fiji, found nowhere else in the world”. This makes bird watching of some interest to naturalists. However, bird watching in Fiji is a matter of location and weather.Most of the places recommended for wild bird watching are in forests or far inland. One of the most well known birds of the islands is the Kadavu mask parrot

WORLD WETLANDS DAY: FEBRUARY 2ND 2008 22/12/08

2009-01-08T14:22:00.000-08:00

Upstream-Downstream: Wetlands connect us allThe theme for this year's World Wetlands Day is: "Upstream-Downstream: Wetlands connect us all". This will be internationally and nationally celebrated on February 2nd, 2008.Fiji became a signatory to the Convention on Wetlands (the RAMSAR Convention) on 11th August 2006. We have one Ramsar site: a site that has been designated as a

BirdQuest | Tour Reports | NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI

2009-01-04T12:18:00.000-08:00

NEW CALEDONIA & FIJIFriday 5th October - Sunday 21st October 2007 Richard Thomas The October 2007 tour to the island archipelagos of New Caledonia and Fiji was hugely successful and recorded more species in the region than any previous Birdquest visit. Highlights on New Caledonia included all the main island and Lifou extant endemics, stunning views by all participants of

WorldTwitch - Fiji Birding Trip Report by Jeff Skevington & Michael Mathieson, January-February 2006

2009-01-03T17:28:00.000-08:00

WorldTwitch - Fiji Birding Trip Report by Jeff Skevington & Michael Mathieson, January-February 2006:"FIJI BIRDINGJanuary-February 2006By Jeff Skevington (JHS) and Michael Mathieson (MM)"This was primarily a research trip for me so birding was secondary. Nonetheless, I managed to see most of the expected species. I met MM after the bulk of my research was conducted, and we swung back through

Surfbirds Birding Trip Report: Samoa, Fiji, New Caledonia And Vanuatu - 7th October - 24th October 2005

2008-12-22T17:33:00.000-08:00

Kadavu This was our favourite island mainly because it is still totally unspoilt by tourism and there were no introduced Mynas or Bulbuls. We stayed at the Airport Inn, a three-minute walk from the airport. The accommodation consisted of straw huts on the beach and although basic, it was excellent value for money as it included meals when we wanted them, e.g. breakfast at 11am after we had

Where do you want to go birding in Fiji today?

2008-12-14T14:23:00.000-08:00

....Birdwatching in Fiji - Fiji, compared to other South Pacific nations such as New Guinea, lacks a diversity of avian life but there are enough interesting and sometimes spectacular looking birds to attract visitors from throughout the world. In all, there are about 80 species of terrestrial and freshwater birds, 70 endemics and about 10 which have been introduced.....Bouma Forest Park - Bouma

Bird Watching in Fiji :: Odyssey Travel ::

2008-12-13T19:01:00.000-08:00

Birdwatching in Fiji offers the opportunity to see a number of tropical birds in the beautiful natural habitat of Fiji. We'll take trips into areas noted for specific species of bird, and we will also use the extensive land of Daku Resort where we stay. As well as many more common Fijian birds such as the reef heron, the kingfisher, the shrikebill and the honey eater, we will also set out to see

MOODYS NAMENA RESORT TRIP REPORT OCTOBER 12-22, 2006

2008-12-10T14:04:00.000-08:00

Moody's Namena Resort - October 12-22, 2006 Author: Sue Williams Location: Fiji Date: 5/27/2008 1:21:00 PM Beach with Tongan pumice. MOODYS NAMENA RESORT TRIP REPORT OCTOBER 12-22, 2006www.moodysnamenafiji.com/index.cfmPURPOSE: Experience the world class snorkeling

Dick Watling PH.D

2008-11-17T12:33:00.000-08:00

The most eminent Dr Dick Watling! The ONE birder to contact if coming to Fiji for serious birding:Dick Watling PH.D Environment Consultants Fiji P.O Box 2041, Government Building, Suva Fiji Islands Tel: 679 383189 Fax: 679 381818 E-mail: watling@

Giant Forest Honeyeater NatureFiji-MareqetiViti Endangered Species

2008-11-17T12:28:00.000-08:00

Giant Forest Honeyeater, Gymnomyza viridisSovau, Ikou, CavucavuivaluAs the name suggests, the Giant forest honeyeater is a relatively large honeyeater, measuring 27cm from the tip of its beak to the tip of its tail.It has a typically slender, slightly down-curved bill and dull feathers.The entire bird is olive-green. Juveniles have lightly streaked and spotted underparts.There is a variation in

Fiji, September 2006 - BirdForum

2008-11-16T20:56:00.000-08:00

10.09.07More travelling today. Morning flight to from Suva to Kadavu Island. Speedboat transfer to Wassalima Resort on far eastern tip of Kadavu. A walk around the forest at the back of the resort produced a pair of Kadavu Shining Parrots and several loudly singing Kadavu Honeyeaters. There was almost constantly Lesser Frigatebirds in view soaring over the cliffs.11.09.07With two Kandavu endemics

Fiji Nov/Dec 2006 - BirdForum

2008-11-16T20:55:00.000-08:00

We wanted to fly to Kadavu ( pronounced ‘Kandavu’) but Air Fiji doesn’t fly directly there from Taveuni so we had go via Suva which was ok, but it meant that we had to use 2 sectors to get to one destination, leaving us with one flight left.We had to wait 1.5h in Suva for the 30min trip over to Kadavu which was on the same plane....! Oh well, the visuals were very nice as we landed and also saw

Fiji Stamps Land Birds Of Fiji

2008-11-16T20:37:00.000-08:00

Land Birds Of Fiji Home, The Collection, Go to Order Page, Mailing List Online ordering now available for Deposit/Standing order account holders! July 25th 1995 Birds are Fiji's most conspicuous wildlife and are a key component of the nation's natural heritage. Although small in number, the

Fiji Revisited - 2008

2008-11-16T20:30:00.000-08:00

Fiji Revisited - 2008 Please click on thumbnails for larger versions This trip was conceived in the early part of 2008 with the intention of making the most of the cheap airfares from Brisbane to Fiji. We found that by travelling by air from Nadi to Savusavu on Vanua Levu (second-largest Fiji Island) we could then take the passenger-ferry MV Suilven (Bligh Water Shipping) from Savusavu

Birdwatching Trip Report from Fiji

2008-11-16T20:17:00.000-08:00

Friday 1st September This morning I decided to do some final checking that arrangements were OK for the next section of my trip across to the island of Kadavu. I ask the girl on the UTC desk to confirm that someone would be at the airport to meet me only to find out that the water pump was broken and I would have to stay elsewhere. This was a bit of a set back as I had hoped to stay

Birdwatching Trip Report, Fiji, 27th Nov 5th Dec. 2004, Paul Noakes

2008-11-16T17:33:00.000-08:00

Fiji, 27th Nov - 5th Dec. 2004, Paul Noakes This is a report on a birding trip that I did with Chris McGuigan to see as many of the Fijian endemics as possible. It was part of a longer birding trip in which we visited New Caledonia and Hawaii, with a few days in

Surfbirds Birding Trip Report: Fiji, 2nd-16th November 2004

2008-11-16T17:26:00.000-08:00

14-16 November2004Kadavu I arrived in Kadavu at about midday and went searching for accommodations. I went over to the airport inn, directly across from the airport, made friends with the guys running the inn, and ended up camping in their backyard. If you have a tent, are on the cheap, and want to mingle with locals, it’s a great option. Just go to the inn and ask for Savi. Say you’re

Trip Reports - Koro Island

2008-11-16T17:07:00.000-08:00

Observed on Koro Island, Fiji Background As far as birds are concerned, Koro is a very poorly known island – there appear to be no publications or reports of the birds from Koro, other than the Whitney South Sea Expedition in December 1924. I visited the island for the second time December 28th 2000 to January 5th 2001 and stayed at Dere Bay. My first visit was in 1985 (?) and

BirdQuest | Tour Reports | NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI

2008-11-16T17:04:00.000-08:00

NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI Friday 5th October - Sunday 21st October 2007 Richard Thomas The October 2007 tour to the island archipelagos of New Caledonia and Fiji was hugely successful and recorded more species in the region than any previous Birdquest visit. Highlights on New Caledonia included all the main island and Lifou extant endemics, stunning views by all

No Sign of the Fiji Petrel

2008-11-13T16:46:00.000-08:00

The first chumming expedition to observe petrels at sea failed to reveal the enigmatic Fiji Petrel, but the Polynesian Storm Petrel returns after 132 years.This year's mission to try and observe the Fiji Petrel at sea unfortunately had to be aborted after three days due to mechanical problems with the boat. Two chumming sessions on the journey to Gau, the island where birds have

NFMV Coordinator attends BirdLife International World Conference

2008-11-13T16:44:00.000-08:00

Nunia Thomas, NFMV Coordinator, attended the BirdLife World Conference in ArgentinaNFMV Coordinator, Nunia Thomas, attended BirdLife International's World Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina."Apart from new places and new people, the conference impressed me in how other organisations were managing to bring conservation science to rural communities for their

Number of Fiji endemic birds:22

2008-11-02T01:21:00.001-07:00

Number of endemic birds:22 Fiji Goshawk Accipiter rufitorques Orange Dove Ptilinopus victor Golden Dove Ptilinopus luteovirens Velvet Dove Ptilinopus layardi Peale`s Imperial-Pigeon Ducula latrans Crimson Shining-Parrot Prosopeia splendens Masked Shining-Parrot Prosopeia personata Collared Lory Phigys solitarius Orange-breasted Myzomela Myzomela jugularis Wattled Honeyeater Foulehaio

Fiji Map

2008-10-30T21:48:00.000-07:00

A superb travel guide in the form of a map. This detailed map highlights all the larger Fiji Islands plus inset maps of Lautoka, Nadi, Suva and Sigatoka. Almost an entire side of this map is devoted to providing information on Fiji, its scenic attractions, points of interest, tourist resorts, and facilities available.ISBN13: 9781865001838Map Date: 2005Edition: 5Scale: 1:600 000

Kadavu (Crimson) Shining Parrot - NatureFiji-MareqetiViti Endangered Species

2008-10-28T22:13:00.000-07:00

Kadavu Parrot Kadavu (Crimson) Shining ParrotProsopeia splendensKaka, Kakula The Kadavu parrot is the most distinctive of Fiji’s colourful Shining Parrots. It is a large parrot, similar in size to Fiji’s other two endemic Shining Parrots, measuring up to 45 cm from the tip of its beak to the tip of its tail

NatureFiji-MareqetiViti Endangered Species

2008-10-22T22:16:00.000-07:00

It is unfortunate but true, for most students here in Fiji it is easier to obtain information on Australian or New Zealand’s endangered wildlife than Fiji’s own. NatureFiji-MareqetiViti’s first project aims to rectify this, and we here present “Endangered Species of Fiji”. This is the first collation of Fiji’s endangered Natural Heritage and is presented in a form available to

Polynesian Storm Petrel - Nesofregetta fuliginosa

2008-10-22T22:15:00.000-07:00

Polynesian Storm Petrel - Nesofregetta fuliginosaFirst confirmed sighting in Fiji waters since an adult was in Kadavu in 1876. Photographed by J.Kretzschmar off Gau. Listed as Vulnerable by IUCN.This is the largest storm petrel, measuring up to 25cm from the tip of the beak to the tip of the tail. They have sooty black upperparts that contrast with their narrow white rump. The upperwing is sooty