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Birding Kadavu and Nadi in Fiji

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But the star of Kadavu was also the easiest species to see in the village, the Crimson Shining-parrot. I can state without hesitation that this species is unquestionably the most attractive parrot I have ever seen in my entire life. If it sounds like I am scrambling for superlatives and failing that is because I am.

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Birding in a Hellmouth

10,000 Birds

This has typically not been a problem as there isn’t generally a great deal to see in caves that isn’t a horrifying bug or a cave fish, and really, I’m fine not seeing them. For starters, the cave is surrounded by some rather nice forest. First off as we drove in was the Crested Serpent-eagle I’ve shown you before.

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