14 Apr 2015

Birds of Noumea

An early start to our day in Noumea had us arriving at Riviere Bleue National Park by sunrise. Within minutes we had an amazing interaction with a Kagu which proved to be the first of many, thanks to the great efforts to protect this endangered bird. A total of 14 endemics were seen during our time ashore with highlights being the Cloven-feathered Dove, New Caledonian Friarbird and Myzomela. Even our more experienced birders had to admit this was a big day and definitely one of the most successful of our voyage so far.