by Richard Ruiz The Rarities Master of the North has struck again! This time with a likely country record upon confirmation of the ID by the WBCP Rarities Committee! Canvasback Ducks are usually found in the United States and Canada. These two females flew a long, long way over! CANVASBACK DUCK* Aythya valisineria two females Paoay Lake, Ilocos…
by Mads Bajarias They’re back! The Spotted Imperial Pigeons are easy to view and photograph only once a year when they leave the forest and head for the shores of Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte. Laoag-based WBCP members Richard Ruiz and Petrus Calope have been monitoring their movement since 2011. This year Richard Ruiz posted pictures of the Spotted…
By Tin Telesforo Paoay is an attractive destination not only for tourists but also for waterbirds. In this year’s Asian Waterbird Census (AWC), counters from the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines and DENR recorded 3,500 birds, the highest count for Paoay Lake since it was included in the AWC in 2009. “Paoay Kumakaway” is…
Birder Profile: Richard Ruiz by Patty Adversario Bird Endemism in Mindanao by Willem van de Ven Ask the Experts: The Arctic Warbler Splits by Christian Perez April 2014 Roundup by Mike Lu and James Biron
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.…
Migration is in full swing and some of you may feel like taking a trip up North to Laoag to see some interesting birds. WBCP member Tonji Ramos prepared a short guide to help you plan your trip. — The Rare Migrants of Laoag by Tonji Ramos The birding in Laoag is for migratory specialties.…
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