December 2015 Roundup

December 2, 2015 – Press conference for the 10th Philippine Bird Festival – Bataan Kamuning Cafe, Quezon City Press conference for the 10th Philippine Bird Festival – Bataan at the Kamuning Cafe on December 2 with Balanga City Mayor Jose Enrique Garcia III, former Senator NIkki Coseteng, WBCP president Gina Mapua and moderated by Wilson…

July 2015

All-night Owling at Angono by Christian Artuso Photo of the Month Philippine Cockatoo by Willem Van de Ven Three Day Hike Through the Mt. Iglit – Baco National Park by Alexander Elias Island Paradise Birding on Siargao by Trinket Canlas Constantino June Roundup by Mike Lu and James Biron

November 2014

A Short History of Philippine Bird Books – Part 2 by Christian Perez Photo of the Month by Nilo Arribas – Brown-backed Needletail The Puzzle of the Philippines’ “Disappearing” Raptors by Mads Bajarias and Lu-Ann Fuentes October 2014 Roundup by Mike Lu and James Biron

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…

July 2014

Birder Profile: Arne Jensen by Kitty Arce The Great Raptorwatch Adventure by Jelaine Gan Placing Bani on the Map of Waterbird Sites by Juan Mesquida June 2014 Roundup compiled by Mike Lu and James Biron  

April 2014 Roundup

Mike Lu and James Biron report on the activities of the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines for the month of May. Lots of guided trips and club trips! — April 3-5, 2014  – News Report and DENR meeting regarding the Hunting in Adams, Ilocos Norte Members of the WBCP went to Adams, Ilocos Norte…

8 WBCP Things to Look Forward to in 2014

Of course aside from the birding and the feasting that follows the birding, there are a whole lot of activities we can all look forward to this 2014. Below are just 8 things among the stream of activities you can join. — 8 WBCP THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN 2014 by Maia Tanedo 1.…

WBCP Survey Results: Why Did You Join WBCP?

What is it that brings a bunch of people together in a bird club? Is it just the birds? WBCP members were asked “Why did you join WBCP?” and Here are the survey results! — WBCP Survey Results: Why Did You Join WBCP? by Sylvia Ramos There were 286 members of the Wild Bird Club…

JANUARY 2014 ROUNDUP

January is a hectic time for the WBCP participating in the annual Asian Waterbird Census. Aside from the counts, meetings and a couple of guided birdwatching trips were also conducted. — JANUARY 2014 ROUNDUP Compiled by Mike Lu and Maia Tanedo Jan. 11 – Asian Waterbird Census: Lake Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Total birds counted was 1,336 which include…