WBCP member Karen Ochavo finds a unique way of combining her work with her passion for birdwatching when she discovers a family of Philippine Eagle Owls right in her office compound. OT (OWL TIME) AFTER 5! By Karen Ochavo The Legend of the Owls Having a relatively quiet and “green” environment around the Manila Water…
In this new feature of eBON, WBCP members are encouraged to ask a bird-related question to be answered by the experts. WBCP member Randy Weisser asks the experts how to distinguish between the crow species. A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines by Robert Kennedy et al is the usually the first book that…
Can you ID this water bird? Look for the answer at the end of the newsletter!
Kitty Arce writes about birdwatching abroad, with strangers, in the middle of winter. What initially seems like a very strange and foreign experience turns out to be very familiar and comforting. WINTER BIRDWATCHING by Kitty Arce After months of being stranded in Denmark and birding by myself, winter has arrived. I got the courage to…
Last January 7, Arne Jensen gave a lecture about the basics of doing an asian waterbird census (AWC). This included a short introduction about what the awc is as well as guidelines, tips and reminders to all those participating in the counts. Paula Peralejo shares her notes. AWC PRIMER AND GUIDELINES …
The Asian Waterbird Census or AWC is a coordinated effort among volunteers in the region of Asia. This region includes Afghanistan all the way east towards Japan then going southward towards Southeast Asia and further down south towards the Australasian region. While the Philippines and other countries in our region participate in our census, counts…
SOME OF THE INTERESTING THINGS THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE WILD BIRD CLUB OF THE PHILIPPINES DID IN JANUARY The first month of 2012 was a very hectic month for the WBCP! Here’s a rundown of the events this January. Jan. 5 – “Migratory Birds Find “Wetter” Shelter in Candaba” article by Tonette Orejas was published…
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