The island also boasts the stunning golden-apricot coloured race of White-tailed Tropicbird (known locally as the Golden Bosun) plus  breeding Red-tailed Tropicbirds too (Silver Bosuns).  Add Brown and Red-footed Boobies (yellow-headed white form), Great and Lesser Frigatebirds and finally nesting Brown Noddies. At least four full land endemics  also occur, Christmas Island Imperial Pigeon, Christmas Island White-eye, Christmas Island Brown Goshawk and the hard to see Christmas Island Hawk Owl, plus at least four distinct island races of other birds. Some of these may yet be split into full species over time.In addition to the birding (and photo opportunities are excellent) superb snorkelling is also on offer including with Whale Sharks at certain times of year.  A resident group of Spinner Dolphins can often be seen offshore. If you see any black buzzard type ‘birds’ flying around they will be the island’s endemic fruit bat! The island is also world famous for its ‘crab-based’ ecosystem, Red, Blue and Robber Crabs are abundant. The famed endemic red crab migration occurs in the latter part of the year . Reached by frequent  flights from Perth, Western Australia and a weekly flight from Kuala Lumpur & Singapore, our packages can be customised to suit your needs. A choice of accommodation is available on the island, most are simple lodges and there is some self-catering. Our prices below are for standard rooms at VQ3 Lodge. 4 x4 vehicle hire is essential for getting around. You could see most of the birds in just a few days but we suggest at least five nights to fully absorb the magic of this special place.