In a river that passes through the village of Faie there lives a population of eels with blue eyes. These eels are considered sacred by the locals and can be attracted by feeding them mackerel. While these eels live in fresh water, they are able to climb up on land, especially if some food is waiting for them there. While visiting the eels, a group of mynas gathered, probably looking for some food, too. The mynas are not native to Huahine. They were imported to help control insect pests.
Blue-Eyed Eel – 1
SOURCE: Blue-Eyed Eel – 1 (Huahine, French Polynesia); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 10Â April 2016.
Blue-Eyed Eel – 2
SOURCE: Blue-Eyed Eel – 2 (Huahine, French Polynesia); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 10Â April 2016.
Blue-Eyed Eel – 3
SOURCE: Blue-Eyed Eel – 3 (Huahine, French Polynesia); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 10Â April 2016.
Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis)
SOURCE: Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) (Huahine, French Polynesia); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 10Â April 2016.
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