Ask The Experts: Stilt Identification

White-headed Stilt identification can be tricky. Christian Perez has sifted through the different expert opinions on the differences and similarities between the Black-winged Stilt and White-headed Stilt and how to tell them apart in in the field. He presents his findings here to guide WBCP members in making IDs and correctly reporting stilts. — Differentiating…

Birding Destination: Lagen Island Resort

It turns out that  El Nido Resort – Lagen Island is more than just a stretch of beautiful beach with luxury accommodations. The resort is also teeming with birds! WBCP member Jamie Dichaves gives us a glimpse of what it’s like to do high-end birding at El Nido in Palawan. — Lagen Island Resort by…

Birder Profile: Jayce Japlit

How do you combine work and birdwatching? Work in a bird-friendly place! Listen in on the bird chatter as James Biron interviews fellow WBCP member Jayce Japlit. — All About Jayce Japlit by James Biron eBon: What is your name? Is it really Jayce? Jayce: Yes. JAYCE JAPLIT, it should have been Jaycee but the…

February 2014 Roundup

February 2, 2014 – Meeting for Philippine Bird Festival The organizing committee of the Philippine Bird Festival-Zamboanga met at the residence of Mike Lu to update on the status of the different activities for the bird festival to be held in Zamboanga at the end of the month. (Photo from Marites Falcon) February 6-9, 2014…

March 2014

Ask the Experts: Stilt Identification by Christian Perez Birding Destination: Lagen Island by Jamie Dichaves Birder Profile: Jayce Japlit by James Biron February 2014 Roundup by Mike Lu and James Biron