tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898Tue, 25 Mar 2025 03:02:57 +0000FijibirdsAmazonDick Watlingbirdingbookpublicationtrip reportBirdLife InternationalpelagicNew CaledoniaPetrelKadavuPacificseabirdsSamoaTaveunidovelandbirdsnature fijiphotograph2011Colo-I-SuvaFortunaHGMatavaNuiePaddy RyanTahitiTongaTuvaluVanuatuVitiWallisconservationdealendemicequipmenteradicationexpeditiongallerygaugoatshawkhelicoptermappromotionratsshorewatchingwildlifeA blog by the staff, guests and owners of Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort about the fantastic bird watching in the Fiji Islands and specifically Kadavuhttps://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)Blogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-7961276294203113561Tue, 23 Jul 2024 23:30:00 +00002024-07-23T16:30:03.960-07:00 iBike Fiji was founded with a passion for experiencing the beauty of Fiji without boundaries. On electric-bicycles, you can feel the thrills of an off-road ride while hardly breaking a sweat! For roughly four hours, you are no longer just a tourist. You are an adventurer, and in the company of our competent local guides, you are invited to explore the off-road tracks of Fiji, https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2024/07/cycle-your-way-through-hills-of-nadi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0Nadi, Fiji-17.7806257 177.4298961-46.090859536178847 142.2736461 10.529608136178844 -147.4138539tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-8603551669691331368Fri, 17 Jan 2020 03:25:00 +00002020-01-16T19:25:27.860-08:00https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2020/01/birding-fiji-nadi-airport.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-8653908797080782645Sat, 25 Nov 2017 04:13:00 +00002017-11-24T20:13:45.201-08:00This is the first time a full biological survey has ever been performed on this remote, almost untouched island in the South Pacific. The intriguing and fascinating results have redoubled the Vatuvara Foundation’s efforts to safeguard this lush wildlife haven.Vatuvara's terrain makes access difficult, let alone agriculture © Steve CranwellBy Steve CranwellThe island of Vatuvara perfectly embodieshttps://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2017/11/exploring-untouched-island-of-vatuvara.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-4438557017854156372Thu, 25 Feb 2016 21:23:00 +00002016-02-25T13:23:39.946-08:00 Long-legged Warbler Trichocichla rufa©BirdLife InternationalWebsite Kadavu with an area of 411 square kilometers, is the fourth largest island in Fiji, and the largest island in the Kadavu Group, a volcanic archipelago consisting of Kadavu, Ono, Galoa and a number of smaller islands in the Great Astrolabe Reef. It is a tropical bird watcher's dream come true!  No 3 day hike or https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2016/02/fiji-bird-watchingresources-for-bird.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0Kadavu Island, Fiji-19.0127122 178.18766759999994-19.4930067 177.54222059999995 -18.5324177 178.83311459999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-7706332427345815646Sat, 30 Jan 2016 21:22:00 +00002016-01-30T13:22:19.739-08:00Fiji, 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 inhttps://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2016/01/birding-in-fiji.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0Kadavu Island, Fiji-19.0127122 178.18766759999994-19.4930067 177.54222059999995 -18.5324177 178.83311459999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-6970553121503006919Fri, 29 Jan 2016 21:00:00 +00002016-01-29T13:00:05.225-08:00 Pacific Birds is the website of Dick Watling, Pacific naturalist, author and environment consultant. Pacific Birds provides details on and ordering information for Dick Watling’s and other publications on the birds and wildlife of Fiji and neighbouring countries of Samoa,American Samoa, Tonga, Niue, Tokelau, Tuvalu, and Wallis & Futuna. Pacific Birds&nbsphttps://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2016/01/pacific-birds-is-website-of-dick.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-2043341740349000984Mon, 04 Jan 2016 21:50:00 +00002016-01-04T13:50:01.370-08:00 ANNE O'Brien presented NatureFiji-MareqetiViti with several life-sized models of Fijis endangered species made from 100 per cent recycled materials before her departure to Scotland. Ms OBrien, who was attached with Nature Fiji since August last year, is part of an animal sanctuary in Britain called Anniemals. She creates realistic, life-sized sculptures and puppets of creatures using recycledhttps://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2016/01/sculptures-of-life-sized-species.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-2842049964017153536Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:03:00 +00002015-12-28T13:03:46.773-08:00Great site for migratory birds on the other side of Pacific! PACIFIC BIRDS HABITAT JOINT VENTURE (Pacific Birds) is an international partnership between the U.S. and Canada committed to conserving crucial habitats for migratory birds. We have been advancing avian habitat conservation since our origins in 1991. Pacific Birds is making renewed efforts to meet the enormous conservation https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2015/12/pacific-birds-habitat-joint-venture.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-2885815164752262689Sat, 02 Mar 2013 22:03:00 +00002013-03-02T14:03:37.404-08:00Fiji, 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 https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2013/03/birding-in-fiji.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-5698331990275381832Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:17:00 +00002013-01-03T16:17:55.675-08:00 Fiji Pelagic Trips – May – September 2012While living in Fiji (May-September 2012), I did several “pelagic” trips.These involved riding on scheduled ferry trips or on chartered fishing trips.There is limited information (almost none) on pelagic birding in Fiji.Thus, I have compiled the data I gathered to help someone trying to see pelagic species in Fiji.TripsJune 25: Suva tohttps://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2013/01/fiji-pelagic-trips-may-september-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-6945971354966661435Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:48:00 +00002012-06-28T13:48:32.662-07:00THE Sisi Initiative/Natewa Tunuloa Site Support Group is one of 25 recipients of the Equator Initiative Award at the United Nations (UN) Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.A voluntary group of local landowners from Fiji has been awarded a prestigious Equator Prize for 2012. A representative of the group, Silio Lalaqila, received the award at a special ceremony https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2012/06/un-award-for-local-sisi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-5120684720148999232Sun, 27 May 2012 06:26:00 +00002012-05-26T23:26:04.407-07:00Honoured as a Highly Rated Resort as Reviewed by Travellers on the World’s Largest Travel SiteKADAVU, FIJI – 24th May 2012 – Matava – Fiji’s Premier Eco Adventure Resort today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2012/05/matava-eco-adventure-resort-earns-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-3611089295030459944Sat, 12 May 2012 00:39:00 +00002012-05-11T17:39:41.653-07:00Matava - Fiji's Premier eco Adventure Resort is proud to have opened the first full service Pure Fiji Spa on the island of Kadavu. The Bamboo Spa is the first and only full service Spa facility on Kadavu. We decided to partner with Pure Fijias our environmental policies and missions are so much in line.We are proud to have Ms Channel Joy join our management team as our Spa https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2012/05/bamboo-spa-sanctuary-on-island-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-5875841672138891850Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:00:00 +00002012-03-31T16:00:28.899-07:00A message to all friends and families of the Paradise Dive Group and other guests staying with us.All of our guests are safe and well.Many of our guests are attempting to contact their loved ones at home.You may contact any of our guests via email at info@matava.com if you wish to call you may call on +679-603-0685.We will continue to put up posts as information comes to hand.The guests staying https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2012/03/weather-situation-at-matava-march-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-3349979646402247609Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:45:00 +00002012-03-31T03:45:00.586-07:00BirdLife InternationalPacific A recent meeting in Auckland finalised project activities which include eradicating rodents (in French Polynesia, Palau, and the Cook Islands) and controlling pigs and deer (in New Caledonia) within areas of high conservation value. The BirdLife Pacific Partnership has started a new four-year European Union funded regional Invasive Species programme which seeks to reduce the spread and the https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2012/03/birdlife-pacific-invasive-species.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0Rakua St, Suva, Fiji-18.1416 178.4419-18.2019575 178.362936 -18.081242500000002 178.52086400000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-1655363441145113804Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:32:00 +00002012-03-24T03:32:00.862-07:00birdingdoveFijihawkKadavu Fiji’s large variety of birds, including 27 species that are indigenous to Fiji and can be found nowhere else in the world, make the islands excellent for bird watching. Altogether there are approximately eighty species of freshwater and terrestrial birds, of which ten have been introduced. Areas that are most recommended for bird watching in Fiji are forests and far inland areas. https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2012/03/fiji-bird-watching.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0Kadavu Island, Fiji-19.0127122 178.1876676-19.2529122 177.8718106 -18.772512199999998 178.5035246tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-6010561628167878008Sat, 17 Mar 2012 10:27:00 +00002012-03-10T03:30:28.133-08:00BirdLife Internationaleradicationgoatshelicopterrats Rats were eradicated by spreading specially formulated rodent bait using a helicopter (Credit: BirdLife International Fiji Programme). Goats and rats have been removed from two Fijian islands in a joint operation conducted by BirdLife International’s Fiji Programme and the National Trust of Fiji aimed at protecting unique wildlife on Monuriki and Kadomo. “This is a massive achievement https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2012/03/invasive-species-cast-away-in-fiji.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0Mamanuca Islands, Fiji-17.6666667 177.0833333-17.7877057 176.9254048 -17.5456277 177.2412618tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-4398142386397429952Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:18:00 +00002012-03-10T03:22:05.085-08:00BirdLife InternationalFijinature fijipelagicPetrel BirdLife's Dr Mark O'Brien tests the speakers for Vatu-i-ra island, Fiji.Two staff from the BirdLife Fiji Programme and the Pacific Secretariat gave up any amorous intentions of their own on Valentine’s Day to try a little avian matchmaking.Together with volunteers from the Vatu-i-ra Site Support Group (SSG), the team spent three days on Vatu-i-ra Island, Fiji, installing a solar-powered sound https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2012/03/avian-matchmaking-on-valentines-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-530961193659841757Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:31:00 +00002011-12-18T23:35:34.945-08:00Dick WatlingFijigaunature fijiPetrelTwo 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. https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2011/12/two-fiji-petrels-caught-in-gau.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0Gau Island, Fiji-18.0703344 179.2657266-18.5533854 178.6340126 -17.5872834 179.89744059999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-2493856137720862902Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:18:00 +00002011-12-05T20:18:47.977-08:00We’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 choosehttps://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2011/12/asia-pacifics-first-padi-green-star.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-5477468116872680071Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:27:00 +00002011-11-30T12:27:23.821-08:00Matava 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 https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2011/11/take-friend-to-fiji-for-50-off-matava.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-6431432441083980392Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:16:00 +00002011-11-28T15:16:07.651-08:00Fiji’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 https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2011/11/air-pacific-to-acquire-new-airbus-a330.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-1384983800843096921Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:41:00 +00002011-06-21T14:41:24.015-07:00My 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'thttps://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2011/06/heaven-on-earth-cant-wait-to-go-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-6796134540261015245Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:10:00 +00002011-03-03T14:10:55.274-08:00I'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, https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2011/03/fantastic-location-adventure-options.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149737934991669898.post-973167206839334758Sat, 26 Feb 2011 06:39:00 +00002011-02-25T22:39:54.767-08:00Matava 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 https://fijibirdwatching.blogspot.com/2011/02/matava-wins-environmentlocal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stuartinfiji)0