The Island is a breeding area for the migratory Pacific Black Duck during the months of
October – April these are now protected on the island.
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We have resident Collared Kingfishers, whose loud calls can be heard during the daytime.

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Pied Bush Chats can be heard and seen around the island, very curious birds and can sometimes be found watching you through the windows.

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Olive backed Sunbirds can be seen everywhere on the island usually in the hibiscus flowers

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Oriental White eyes can be seen in all the shady trees, chirping and calling to each other, especially in the morning and late afternoon.

sea-eagleZebra Finches can be seen in small flocks darting from tree to tree as you approach

Black faced Munia, small groups flying low in the trees with a short call of tri

Little swifts that nest in the small caves at the back of the island can be seen near the beaches at dusk

Savanna Nightjar can be heard calling their distinctive chew-eep in the late evening as they hunt for flying insects

Spotted and Barred doves can be seen idly walking on the ground picking up seeds

Barred Button Quail can be spotted dashing into the underbrush

White bellied Sea Eagle can be seen circling above the islandBrahminy Kite also seen soaring high above island

Black Kite

HeronPacific Reef Egret near the waters edge or perched on rocks looking for lunch

Great billed Heron often seen hunting for fish off the red beach or Sabolon beach

Feeding-Frigate-birdsFrigate birds can often be seen diving into huge schools of fish jumping just off the beaches, the noise of the fish jumping and splashing is sometimes very loud.

The island is also a turtle nesting area anytime from November to May, any nests found will be closed off to protect the nest from being trampled inadvertently and are now of course protected from local egg collectors.

We have some very interesting Insect bug life and lots of butterflies;o)

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