Trying to Make Sense of a Senseless Killing

by Tonji Ramos Birders were heartbroken and disturbed to hear the news of the violent and untimely death of yet another Philippine Eagle. The victim was a well-known eagle, part of a nesting pair and the mother of a young eaglet. Many birders had witnessed first hand this particular eagle feeding and caring for her…

Lake Maragang and Mt. Timolan: Birding in Pagadian

by Adri Constantino WBCP member Adri Constantino of Birding Adventures Philippines gives the details on planning a birding trip Lake Maragang Mt Timolan Protected Landscape in Zamboanga del Sur. Read his trip report and suggested one-night itinerary, complete with a delicious lunch menu! This is a quickly-organized birding trip (many thanks to Region 9 Director…

Birding Down Under

text and photos by Karen Ochavo WBCP member Karen Ochavo shares how she learned to become more adventurous and see a lot of great Australian birds while living in Australia for 19 months. At the beginning of 2013, and halfway through my participation in WBCP’s first “Big Year Philippines”, I had to withdraw from the…

August 2014 Roundup

August 1, 2014 – Ocular trip to DLSU-STC in Canlubang An ocular trip at DLSU-STC Canlubang Campus was conducted upon the invitation of Nonoi Maralit, Director, Campus Sustainability Office of the De La Salle University Taft Campus. The said campus will eventually be dedicated to the Sciences branch of DLSU, becoming a total extension of…

Photo of the Month – September 2014

by Jac Señagan Red-necked Phalarope Phalaropus lobatus Tanon Strait (between Negros and Cebu Islands) August 24, 2014 – I was guiding a group of travel agents last Sunday and we were dolphin watching at the Tanon Strait. The Spotted Dolphins were shy but the bigger group of Spinner Dolphins performed  aerial acrobatics. It was a…