ONE AFTERNOON IN UP DILIMAN

[Lydia Robledo]

It is always good to meet up with fellow birders. I chanced upon the lovely couple, Doc. Chito and Aires under the Barbet tree in full gear. In a few seconds, Neon drove by and parked... in white, no gears. He stopped not for the Barbet but for halo-halo down the road. We could not leave the Barbets so Neon delivered his treat of halo-halo right at the site. Yummy. Later in the day Prop Jerry joined me at the Vargas Area to see the feeding Lowland white eye. Another highlight was the nesting G.B flyeater, not sunbird as earlier reported. Here are some pics. Ly:D

Copper Smith Barbets


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Lowland white eye


Golden bellied flyeater




I missed the sunset at Hardin but witnessed a chase bet. the moorhen and - blurry shots, it was too dark already.


I forgot to take photos of the hollow blocks lined-up along side the edge of the field where we set up. UP (?) is fencing the area. Doc. Mando, any feedback re: birdwatchers?

Good day! tely:D

[Neon Rosell II]

Wow!! nearly missed this one!! These are awesome captures Te Lyds!! Exsposure and sharpness are excellent!! You are really mastering your gear. You just need a little bit of cropping composition and it would be perfect!!

Hahaha...was really surprised to see you guys there!!! You must have been also, seeing me in white T-shirt with no gear in tow, hehehe...I was really not expecting seeing someone in the middle of the hottest time of day at the barbet area, I would have expected you to come in the morning but you have the bird photographers instinct to know when the right light is the best for shooting as well as the relatively busy part when bird activity is in it's maximum..hehehe.

[Tonji Ramos]

Hi TeLyds,

It seems there are lots of birds in UP despite the heat. I was there today but on my way to some business thing. Boy, it was so hot I can't imagine how the birds cope.

I like the low land white eye. I see this bird a lot in Alabang now but they are always so high up the trees. Its getting frustrating. Good to see you got a good shot.

Interesting that you included the Barbet butt photo. Hehe. funny.

Thanks for sharing

[Lydia Robledo]

You see, Tonji, we had halo-halo while barbetting. Or should I say bar-butting. That's a nice one. I did not realize how addicted I am to butt. photos. I can start a thread on that. Another For ATE LYDS

He, he... Neon, I'm still in the level of crapping, have to learn how to properly crop.

Thanks guys,
tely:Ds