Tahiti wildlife?

[tuolumne couple]

Any birders or snorkelers out there interested in a discussion about the fish and other wildlife one might see in Tahiti? This is just such a special area, and I am wondering if there are any like-minded birders to connect with, or share notes with. Any links would be helpful. Here are the few I have found, and if you have some to share back, would love it. Would also love to see a white tailed tropicbird for the first time...

https://avibase.bsc-eoc.org/checklist.jsp?region=PFwimo

https://moorea-ocean-adventures.com/species/

http://www.justournature.com/2013/11/moorea-french-polynesia-part-i-nov-4-18.html

 

 

Edited May 15, 2021 by tuolumne couple
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[karmies]

We are headed to the Leeward Islands in October. There is not much information about the birds of the region in print. Here is a link for a decent field guide and another for a good list of birds that frequent the islands. I also bought a laminated card of 77 fish species found in the islands; if you are headed to Raiatea consider an excursion to the Taha'a Coral Gardens for snorkeling. 

Local birds: https://www.manu.pf/les-especes/

Field guide for birds: https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691023991/a-field-guide-to-the-birds-of-hawaii-and-the-tropical-pacific

Taha'a Coral Gardens: https://www.snorkeling-report.com/spot/snorkeling-coral-garden-tahaa/

Fish guide for snorkeling: https://www.readinglength.com/book/isbn-1601903944

 

Have a great trip. 

[Vict0riann]

I was fascinated by the birds we saw  on our cruise and I didn't know what these were, but I guess they were those white-tailed tropicbirds.  We saw them on a tour in Tahiti.  (Not very clear, but they were high above us.)

 

 

[Tampa Girl]

On 5/15/2021 at 1:30 AM, tuolumne couple said:

Any birders or snorkelers out there interested in a discussion about the fish and other wildlife one might see in Tahiti? This is just such a special area, and I am wondering if there are any like-minded birders to connect with, or share notes with. Any links would be helpful. Here are the few I have found, and if you have some to share back, would love it. Would also love to see a white tailed tropicbird for the first time...

https://avibase.bsc-eoc.org/checklist.jsp?region=PFwimo

https://moorea-ocean-adventures.com/species/

http://www.justournature.com/2013/11/moorea-french-polynesia-part-i-nov-4-18.html

 

 

 

If you are already booked on a cruise, do go to your roll call where you will find a wealth of information and, most likely, other bird lovers.  The roll calls give specific info to the particular cruise.  You should also go the "Ports" section for info on a particular geographical area.  Enjoy!

[tuolumne couple]

9 hours ago, Vict0riann said:

I was fascinated by the birds we saw  on our cruise and I didn't know what these were, but I guess they were those white-tailed tropicbirds.  We saw them on a tour in Tahiti.  (Not very clear, but they were high above us.)

 

 

oh my god this is exactly what i am looking for, thanks s much for sharing!!

[tuolumne couple]

10 hours ago, karmies said:

We are headed to the Leeward Islands in October. There is not much information about the birds of the region in print. Here is a link for a decent field guide and another for a good list of birds that frequent the islands. I also bought a laminated card of 77 fish species found in the islands; if you are headed to Raiatea consider an excursion to the Taha'a Coral Gardens for snorkeling. 

Local birds: https://www.manu.pf/les-especes/

Field guide for birds: https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691023991/a-field-guide-to-the-birds-of-hawaii-and-the-tropical-pacific

Taha'a Coral Gardens: https://www.snorkeling-report.com/spot/snorkeling-coral-garden-tahaa/

Fish guide for snorkeling: https://www.readinglength.com/book/isbn-1601903944

 

Have a great trip. 

amazing, thank  you so much!

 

[tuolumne couple]

6 hours ago, Tampa Girl said:

 

If you are already booked on a cruise, do go to your roll call where you will find a wealth of information and, most likely, other bird lovers.  The roll calls give specific info to the particular cruise.  You should also go the "Ports" section for info on a particular geographical area.  Enjoy!

thanks , tried that, mostly about excursions and spreadsheets etc. not my gig. 

[Tampa Girl]

10 hours ago, tuolumne couple said:

thanks , tried that, mostly about excursions and spreadsheets etc. not my gig. 

Have you tried going to "Ports"; and on the roll call, posting an inquiry as to other bird lovers?  And doesn't "bird watching" come under the general subject of "excursions?"  I don't understand why this would not be your "gig."  In any event, it would not be a usual subject for this forum.

[Vict0riann]

14 hours ago, tuolumne couple said:

oh my god this is exactly what i am looking for, thanks s much for sharing!!

 

We had taken a ship's tour, which included an ancient sacred site, and that is where we saw them, flying between the trees up a hillside - just in case you are looking for a tour!

 

 

 

 

Edited May 18, 2021 by Vict0riann

[tuolumne couple]

5 hours ago, Vict0riann said:

 

We had taken a ship's tour, which included an ancient sacred site, and that is where we saw them, flying between the trees up a hillside - just in case you are looking for a tour!

 

What a helpful comment. Thank you. 

 

 

 

 

 

[tuolumne couple]

10 hours ago, Tampa Girl said:

Have you tried going to "Ports"; In any event, it would not be a usual subject for this forum.

I will check it out, thanks. 

Edited May 18, 2021 by tuolumne couple
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