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Post by Elvin Sansona on Jul 1, 2009 0:00:11 GMT
Sharing my Liguasan Marsh sorty last August 3, 2002 in Barangay Lampayan, Municipality of Matalam, North Cotabato. This boastful bird displayed his ala Goliath stance while scouting for food in the flooded plains of the Liguasan. Gray Heron Ardea cinereaNikon N2020, Nikkor 35-70mm  |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 1, 2009 1:32:09 GMT
Good shot Elvin. Your bird certainly looks very "Macho". Well done. Mabuhay.
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Post by Elvin Sansona on Jul 1, 2009 7:45:54 GMT
Thanks sir Ely!
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Post by Godfrey "Godo" Jakosalem on Jul 1, 2009 9:05:06 GMT
Thanks for sharing! it seem you been going out in the field for a while. Where you able to find other species like pelican or other rare species there waterbird species? Planning to visit Liguasan soon.
Cheers!
Godo
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Jul 1, 2009 9:08:22 GMT
is this connected to the Agusan Marsh? Or is it a different place?
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Post by Ivan Sarenas on Jul 1, 2009 9:40:08 GMT
Wow, Liguasan Marsh! This is still considered to be no-man's land. It is not connected to Agusan Marsh and is probably the largest marsh in the country. It is also the stomping grounds of a lot of extremists. Echoing Godo, we sure would like a trip report from this place, Elvin. Did you see the Woolly-necked Stork there?
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Jul 1, 2009 14:28:51 GMT
Its not? Oh well.. I guess I will just have to make do with Agusan Marsh on Saturday  |
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Post by Elvin Sansona on Jul 1, 2009 23:57:56 GMT
Sir Ed Agusan Marsh is located on the eastern side of Mindanao particularly in Agusan del Sur while Liguasan Marsh is located in Central Mindanao in Maguindanao-North Cotabato area. Yes these wetlands are connected in a way that both receive water from Bukidnon.
Liguasan Marsh is the sanctuary of not just wildlife but also terrorists. And yes it is one the strongholds of MILF and other lawless elements. But there is still a Philippine Marines station where you can observe birds because this is a vantage point offering a panoramic view of the marsh
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Post by Elvin Sansona on Jul 2, 2009 0:03:57 GMT
Godo and Ivan yes there were stories of these birds in the area based on my interview with the lumads in the area, although I had no personal encounters with these rare species. I had to look practically all sides of my body for crocodiles, mosquitoes, leaches, terrorists and looters. Sigh!
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Post by Godfrey "Godo" Jakosalem on Jul 2, 2009 0:49:39 GMT
Your been birding a lot in areas difficult to visit wooooooo that's great!
These are the species to watch in Liguasan Marsh Spot-billed Pelican, Woolly-necked Stork as Ivan mention, the Ibis, Jacana and Pygmy Goose.
Elvin you been working hard for waterbirds are you with any institution working for research or conservation?
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Post by Elvin Sansona on Jul 2, 2009 7:38:26 GMT
Thanks for that info Godo, if I have the luxury of time I will re-explore Liguasan Marsh. I was connected with a local group before contracting biodiversity studies for students doing wildlife research.
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Jul 2, 2009 13:25:24 GMT
Posting from Butuan, at the Almont Inland Hotel Resort... so many sunbirds here!!! And I think I heard a hornbill earlier. The sound was like the slow creak of tall kawayans during strong winds. Fantails and golden bellied flyeaters are many also. Too bad I didn't bring my gear as this is an official business trip. Asked around and Agusan Marsh is 4hours away from where I am.. quite funny story when I asked. "Hey, you wouldn't happen to know how to get to Agusan Marsh do you?" I asked. "Oh that's four hours of drive away, that's where a little girl got eaten by a crocodile."  |
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Post by Elvin Sansona on Jul 3, 2009 8:25:07 GMT
Sir Edu if you really want to be sure with your safety, you can contact the municipal officials and they will channel you to the barangay and from there they will give you a good guide.
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