The Sad Facts Surrounding Pamana’s Death

By Mads Bajarias Birders and non-birders alike were outraged and frustrated to hear the sad news about another released Philippine Eagle killed after being released. WBCP member and journalist Mads Bajarias sorts out facts from speculation regarding Pamana’s untimely death. On August 19, 2015, grim news arrived from Davao that Pamana, the female Philippine Eagle that…

New Photographic Field Guide: Birds of the Philippines

by Maia Tañedo Good news for Philippine birders! A new photographic field guide of Philippine birds is available at local bookstores. WBCP members Maia Tañedo, Robert Hutchinson, Adrian and Trinket Constantino have just come out with a new field guide of 280 of the most commonly seen species in the country. This would make a great book…

Photo of the Month: Tiger Shrike

by Lando Inclan Lando Inclan is frequent contributor of amazing Mindanao bird photos to the Philippine Bird Photography Forum Facebook group.  His most amazing contribution so far is this Tiger Shrike. According to the WBCP Checklist “the only recent record is 13 Dec 2011 from Puerto Princesa, Palawan by Stijn De Win”. Previous to that it was…

Back in Davao with the Philippine Eagle Foundation

By Trinket Constantino Trinket Constantino writes about an exciting and action-packed workshop conducted for the Philippine Eagle Foundation staff and volunteers. This was not your ordinary workshop. This workshop had a river crossing, camping, dancing under the moonlight, Silvery Kingfishers, mini bird races, raptor watch, and more! In a follow-up activity to last year’s birdwatching workshop , Adri and I found…