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…

February 2015 Roundup

February 8, 2015 – Book launching of Pajaros, Zamboanga y Periodismo de Paz Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati WBCP Execom led by Gina Mapua were invited to the book launching of Pajaros, Zamboanga y Peridismo de Paz (Birds, Zamboanga and Peace Journalism) by author Frencie Carreon at the Dusit Thani Hotel. Also in attendance were Department…

Lake Maragang and Mt. Timolan: Birding in Pagadian

by Adri Constantino WBCP member Adri Constantino of Birding Adventures Philippines gives the details on planning a birding trip Lake Maragang Mt Timolan Protected Landscape in Zamboanga del Sur. Read his trip report and suggested one-night itinerary, complete with a delicious lunch menu! This is a quickly-organized birding trip (many thanks to Region 9 Director…

FAQ: Philippine Eagles in Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte

By Tin Telesforo WBCP members Arnel and Tin Telesforo joined the exploratory trip to Barangay Linay, Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte on 27-29 May 2014 on the invitation of DOT-9 Regional Director MaryJune Bugante. Co-organized by DENR-9, the trip’s goal was to test-drive a three-day tour package designed to attract visitors to Barangay Linay where a mated pair of…

9th Philippine Bird Festival – Zamboanga

The 9th Philippine Bird Festival was successfully held last February 28 to March 1 at the Asia’s Latin City – in Zamboanga. Themed “Pajaros: Bula Sin Miedo, Sin Lingasa” in Zamboanga’s Chavacano language means “Birds: Fly Without Fear, Without Worries”. The festival started off with a soft opening of a 2-day Pre-festival tours engaging PBF9…

Stories from the 9th Philippine Bird Fest – Zamboanga

WBCP volunteers and local and foreign delegates share their 9th PBF experience.  Pol Cariño [PENAGMANNAKI] | Wich’yanan Limparungpatthanakij [BCST] | Erickson Tabayag [Bird Watch Palawan] | Nena Carina Española [WBCP] | Babie Magadia [WBCP] | John Bakar [ Sandakan Borneo Bird Club] | Tinggay Cinco [WBCP] | Christian Perez [WBCP] | Tinto Alcala [Guest] Compiled by Christine Telesforo Pol Cariño | Pederasyon sa Nagkahiusang mga Mag-uuma…

March 2014 Roundup

The Wild Bird Club of the Philippines continues to promote birding all over the Philippines, from Baguio to Zamboanga! Read about all the WBCP activities for the month of March. — March Roundup by James Biron and Mike Lu March 1, 2014 – Last Day of the 9th Philippine Bird Festival Final day of the…

April 2014

9th Philippine Bird Festival – Zamboanga by Marites Falcon Stories from the 9th Philippine Bird Fest – Zamboanga by Christine Telesforo Why Bird Records Matter by Ned Liuag Evolution, Ecology and Ethno-Ornithology as Tools for Conservation: A Study of Hornbills – Summary of a Talk by Dr. Juan Carlos T. Gonzales by Jamie Dichaves Birding…

February 2014 Roundup

February 2, 2014 – Meeting for Philippine Bird Festival The organizing committee of the Philippine Bird Festival-Zamboanga met at the residence of Mike Lu to update on the status of the different activities for the bird festival to be held in Zamboanga at the end of the month. (Photo from Marites Falcon) February 6-9, 2014…

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.…