Layover in Fiji birding

On the way to our destination, New Caledonia, we had a 36-hour layover in Fiji.  We know how to make the most of that!  So, we explored the southern edge of the island from Nadi to Suva. 

Adventure begins at: 11:40 

Show notes 

Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Morro Bay Birding Festival
Spring Chirp
eBird October Global Big Day; Team trip report
Texas A&M extension birding
Rainforest Eco Lodge
Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park
Garden of the Sleeping Giant

eBird Trip Report 

Birds/Animals mentioned 

Many-colored Fruit-Dove
Collared Lory
Golden Dove 

Intro Bird Call: Duetting Giant Honeyeater (Recorded: Fiji October 2025)
Outro Bird Call: Fiji Bush Warbler (Recorded: Fiji October 2025)