BIRDING SITES: TIBSOC

WADERS AND TERNS IN TIBSOC, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL by Christian Perez Birding Sites Editor “A truly amazing place.” Ixi Mapua “The star among Philippine coastal wetlands.” Arne Jensen Imagine a vast expanse of tidal mudflats with thousands of waders and terns as far as the eye can see. This is what awaits you in Barangay Tibsoc,…

RAPTOR WATCHING IN THE PHILIPPINES

WBCP member Randy Weisser shares a very personal account of what raptor watching is and why he loves it! Raptors Coming! by Randy Weisser I love that story about a WBCP member laying on his back out at a Tanay resort swimming pool and seeing the raptors fly by overhead on their way to China. …

The Blind Spot – Hello, Hello, Iloilo

I am very pleased to have my friend, Jose Telesforo L. Limbaga, write a guest article about birding and bird photography in Iloilo.  “Boy” Limbaga presently lives in New York City with his family. He makes it a point to come home to Iloilo City at least once a year. – Bob Kaufman A Beginner’s…

WBCP BIRDWATCHER ABROAD: USA RAPTORS AND BUZZARDS

Birdwatching is a great way to explore a country. WBCP member Brian Ellis writes about combining work and birdwatching during a recent trip to the US. Raptors and Buzzards in the USA by Brian Ellis After many many years I have recently taken up birding again. So I am very much a newbie but have…

BIRDS OF LLPCHEA

Mark Jason Villa gave a presentation during the 8th Philippine Bird Festival on the birds of LLPCHEA. These are some of the images from his presentation. space The Birds of the Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area by Mark Jason Villa

FEBRUARY ROUNDUP

FEBRUARY 2013 ROUNDUP Compiled by Mike Lu and Maia Tanedo Feb. 2 – Guided Trip to Candaba. Subic-based WBCP member Tony Wong brought along his colleagues from work to go birdwatching in Candaba. Species seen include Pied Harrier, Philippine Duck, Wandering Whistling Duck, and Green-winged Teal. Feb. 3 – Guided trip to Anvaya Cove, Subic Bay. Attended by 30…