by Joni Acay The Isabela Oriole was categorized as a Critically Endangered species under the IUCN Red List and the just recently updated Philippine Red List of Threatened Species. With very little known information about this bird, it was presumed that there are less than 250 mature individuals left in the wild. This served as…
By Christian Perez A New Philippine Species: Australian Tern split from Gull-billed Tern The Kennedy guide describes two subspecies of the Gull-billed Tern Gelochelidon nilotica: ssp affinis and ssp macrotarsa. In its taxonomic list version 9.2 released in July 2019, the IOC split the Gull-billed Tern into two species: Gull-billed Tern Gelochelidon nilotica (which still…
by Christian Perez This is a summary of the presentation I made to the WBCP General Assembly on 28 July 2019. Committee Membership The Rarities Committee members are Desmond Allen, Adrian Constantino, Geoff Dobbs, Rob Hutchinson, and Arne Jensen. In August 2018 they appointed Christian Perez as its new secretary in replacement of Karen Ochavo.…
by Tinggay Cinco Being true to the WBCP’s motto of “Fun, Science, and Camaraderie,” each of the members have a responsibility of reporting bird sightings in the Philippines. Representing Records Committee Chair Arne Jensen, a report for the committee’s activities from 2017-2018 was presented to the general assembly. After the “Fun and Camaraderie” among the…
by Maia Tanedo Binoculars are the most basic equipment a birdwatcher must have to be able to fully enjoy watching birds. Bins or binocs enable us to get close-up views of our subjects and has converted many of us from people ignorant of the birds around to fully fledged birdwatchers the moment we see birds…
by Vincent Alinan By the time I’ve joined the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines, I have already been birdwatching for about a month and already had my own life list of 12 different species. I have also read up on some of the Club’s activities, so I was that eager to sign up. Anyone…
Text by Gwen SoPhotos by Gwen So, Tristan Mirasol, and Amado Bajarias, Jr. Went on a three-day birding binge the long weekend of August 10 to 12 and it was upon the suggestion of Cathy M. that Amado “Mads” B., Tristan M., and I decided to check out what she called Tanay Parola on day…
by Ruth Francisco Mike, businessman Born and raised in Manila Tinggay, catering services manager Born in Manila, raised in QC Yani, emergency services officerBorn and raised in Cebu Jopiping, businessman (running some small family businesses) Born in Mandaluyong, but raised in Marikina (Marikeño through and through) Nel/Ternel, visual art/film instructorBorn and raised in Manila Favorite…
SPOTTED IMPERIAL PIGEON Ducula carolaCurrimao, Ilocos Norte Currimao, Ilocos Norte is a good location for watching the Spotted Imperial Pigeons during the months of May to August. I first saw this bird during my my college days which was the mid 70’s. I thought the population was already wiped out due to hunting and poaching.…
by Mike Lu July 19 – DENR-NCR quarterly monitoring of the NAIAMike Lu and Bayani Barcenas joined the DENR-NCR at the quarterly monitoring of wild birds at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Of the species recorded, the most number were the Crested Mynahs followed by Eurasian Tree Sparrows. Other species seen include Black-crowned Night Herons,…
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