Just above, a booby bird with bright, watchful eyes sat calmly on its nest eyeballing me – I could almost feel the distrust. I was stranger-danger but apparently not a predator of concern.
Above the trees, boobies shot the breeze of Mabualau Island’s updraft, wheeling and turning in aeronautic displays. As one turned directly overhead, two bright red paddle-feet splayed out from glide position like sophisticated braking and turning-gear,christian shoes, then as the turn was completed the feet almost disappeared into a streamlined position.
It was the beginning of the nesting season for the colony of rare red-footed boobies. Prime positions had been commandeered already with birds in residence sitting on twiggy tree-side nests while other boobies entertained with stunt-like glides and turns. It was mid-morning, and few were out hunting or diving for fish.
While staying at Toberua Island Resort I took the boat trip to nearby uninhabited Mabualau, often just called Bird Island. Toberua, about an hour from Suva, is located within a large lagoon that includes the nature island. The resort takes pride in a long-term commitment to preserving the unique and fragile heritage of the nearby louboutin boots, islands and mangrove estuaries and sharing knowledge and appreciation of the area.
Toberua (pronounced Tom-berua) is a tamed jewel in Fiji’s crown. Long recognised as a South Seas treasure,louboutin heels, it’s a tiny island with just 15 thatched, high-roof bures for guests. Away from the main tourist area on Viti Levu the feeling of remoteness and tranquillity is definitely part of the charm.
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