Because they are there!!!!!
He says from North Sumatra.... Abut to hop on a plane to Nias Island...
Having just been to Singapore....
Steve Potter
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Why would a true blue Oz birder/ twitcher want to tick Fiji birds ?
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Subject: Fiji
Hi David
If you are looking for birds and field guides in Fiji I agree with
others that "A guide to the bids of Fiji and Western Polynesia" by Dick
Watling is a good book but very hard to actually find in Fiji. Another
option is a pocket field guide (10cmx15cm) published by the Fiji Museum
called "Birds of the Fiji Bush" It is readily available in the Museum in
Suva and also in most of the bigger Dept stores such as Jacks, Prouds
and others (although you may have to try a few out before finding it).
The illustrations are large and helpful and the text concise but enough
detail to head you in the right direction. The best place to head for
birding is the Island of Tavenui.
Near Nandi you could try getting up to the real bush in the mountains
(most of the bush around Nandi is really just weeds). The Fiji bird list
is pretty short but many of the birds are spectacular. Collared Lory for
instance, or Many Coloured Fruit dove and the Orange Dove. I was there
just this month from June 1 -13 on a work trip but managed a few quick
birding opportunities. Email me for more info if you need it.
Cheers
David Kowalick
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