Birder Profile: Richard Ruiz

Patty Adversario shares birding tips and insights from Richard Ruiz, the birder who changed the face of birding in Ilocos Norte. — The Accidental Rare Bird Master By Patty Adversario Richard Ruiz is Ilocos Norte’s rare bird master. He shares his secret tips for birding in the north. First tip: Never take any bird for granted.…

Bird Endemism in Mindanao

WBCP member Willem van de Ven discusses the concept of endemism, the levels of endemism, and the endemic birds of Greater Mindanao in this mini-talk delivered during the 9th Philippine Bird Festival in Zamboanga City on 01 March 2014. Click to download the presentation file: Bird Endemism in Mindanao

Ask The Experts: The Arctic Warbler Splits

Christian Perez tackles another difficult new split in the WBCP 2013 Checklist. In this article he gathers advice from experts on how to tell apart Arctic Warbler, Kamchatka Leaf Warbler and Japanese Leaf Warbler. — The Arctic Warbler Splits by Christian Perez New Splits in the WBCP 2013 Checklist Two new species appeared in the…

April 2014 Roundup

Mike Lu and James Biron report on the activities of the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines for the month of May. Lots of guided trips and club trips! — April 3-5, 2014  – News Report and DENR meeting regarding the Hunting in Adams, Ilocos Norte Members of the WBCP went to Adams, Ilocos Norte…