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Post by Tonji Ramos on Nov 20, 2009 10:08:15 GMT
The last island we visited was Tara Island northeast of Busuanga. It is roughly in between Apo Reef and Busuanga. We saw a good variety of birds there and we did our fair share of bird watching. I even climbed a hill with lots of trees to survey the birds. I could not bring my photo gear as there was no trail and it was way too steep. I slipped on the way down and sustained a few scratches thankfully I only had my bins with me. Bring hiking gear next time! We also explored the extensive mangrove section with our photo gear and I chanced upon this bird. At first I thought it was an Arctic Warbler but looking closely I saw it had a yellow throat and belly. I followed it till it allowed me to take a few photos, I tried to make sure I got the throat portion. Based on the Kennedy guide description its a Lemon-throated Leaf-Warbler. Based on the Kennedy guide this bird only ranges in Luzon and Negros. Arctic Warbler (  )   Canon 50D, Canon 500mm, ISO 250, 1/160, f6.3, tripod |
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Post by steve pryor on Nov 20, 2009 10:45:33 GMT
Not borealis. Not trivirgatus. This requires thought and deductive reasoning. Unfortunately, not good views of the upper aspect of the head, or anything dorsally showing the wings.
For now, tending to cebuensis (the confusion species is olivaceus, and everybody forget the Kennedy listed P. ijimae - Jon Hornbuckle put the record into question and, unless I recall incorrectly, I think they turned out to be olivaceus).
Anybody have any photos in the field of P. olivaceus?
I have some good photos of P. c. cebuensis from Negros that Rob Hutchinson sent me, but I can't upload them because of copyright considerations. However, PM me with e-mail, and I will see what I can do.
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Nov 20, 2009 10:49:27 GMT
Hi Steve I have other photos which I will post. I have other views which might help.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 20, 2009 10:56:03 GMT
It is an unusual bird. Nevertheless it looks good. Well done Tonji. Mabuhay.
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Post by steve pryor on Nov 20, 2009 11:08:38 GMT
Hi Steve I have other photos which I will post. I have other views which might help. Great. Will wait to see them. |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Nov 20, 2009 11:17:11 GMT
Warblers are always a challenge to photograph and this one looks like it stayed on that perch just for a few shots. Congratulations tonji! Another wonderful picture!
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Nov 20, 2009 11:37:59 GMT
Steve, Maybe these pictures can help.    |
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Post by Agerico M. De Villa on Nov 20, 2009 11:38:52 GMT
Very interesting bird. Congratulations!
In 1979, we did a night dive there along the southern side of the island at 60 feet entirely with no divelights, just the moonlight.
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Nov 20, 2009 12:15:05 GMT
Prop The stars at night in Palawan are enough light! Your dive in 1979 must have been fantastic. Its an interesting group of islands and a beautiful place. We visited the small one in the middle across the main island and tried to visit the small one near the northern tip but it was surrounded by reefs so we had to turn back. Maybe this picture I took will help you remember your trip. Its the center portion with the mangroves.  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 20, 2009 22:38:00 GMT
Wow.... great catch, Tonji!
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Post by Elvin Sansona on Nov 21, 2009 7:23:45 GMT
Its first time I set my eyes on this bird, Wow! Thanks for posting. The island panoramic shot is great too!
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Nov 22, 2009 6:19:39 GMT
Wooooooooow. Another rare catch!
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Post by steve pryor on Nov 23, 2009 9:25:32 GMT
Have not forgotten. Still looking for other photos of possibly ranging philippine Phyllosc. This is most probably Lemon-throated, but I have always been rather lead-footed on giving out definitive ID's.
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Nov 24, 2009 3:58:47 GMT
So this is what I missed. Damn! Great catch Tonji!
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Nov 24, 2009 10:06:59 GMT
Thanks for the comments Romy, Elvin, Toto and Martin.
Thanks for checking on my ID Steve. I am certainly no expert and am very happy to have someone check if I make an error.
Martin- You missed the whales. 20 pilot whales were following us on the way home. JP took lots of pics.
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Dec 2, 2009 1:15:28 GMT
We got a message from Des saying this Warbler is an Arctic not a Lemon Throated. His basis is the color of the crown (should be grey) and the length of the wings( should be shorter). Steve said earlier that he tends to think this one is a LTLW but he did not give a definite ID. I guess its hard to give an ID on these birds as even the experts have different opinions.
Des said that first year Arctic warblers have a yellow wash on the throat and body. This information is not listed in the Kennedy and may help others if they come across another similarly colored warbler.
I will change the title of the post to Arctic Warbler(?) since there is a possible conflict with the old ID and will just list the more common bird to be conservative.
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Post by bartolome"edd" lim c. on Dec 2, 2009 1:35:24 GMT
I enjoyed so much reading and looking at the images..very informative,too. Thanks Boss Tonji.
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Dec 2, 2009 1:54:33 GMT
Wow you, sylvia and JP are like Magellan going from island to island for high adventure and riches (not gold and jewelry but wonderful wildlife). I wish I could tag along in your search for more exotic birds. And the islands of palawan looks gorgeous. Would you have more landscape shots? Please post them.  |
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