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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 27, 2008 23:53:23 GMT
(Admin's Note - please don't post comments here, as this thread serves as a repository of BNPP birding photos only. Comments may be posted in this mirror thread)[/url] Thanks to coordination work by Techie Banzon of Bataan's Provincial Tourism Office, a crack shooting team from PBPF was allowed access yesterday to the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant. We saw over 40 species of birds, many of these in high density numbers. The tight security has turned the area into a hunter-free, virtual bird sanctuary. The plant grounds are surprisingly well maintained even after over two decades of non-operation. The reception by the plant staff (led by Mr. Jess Trinidad, plant manager) was very warm and enthusiastic, and we were served a sumptuous lunch at the plant's exclusive white-sand beach. Less than a full day birding is not enough for a team to capture most of the birds in a place with hundreds of hectares. But we did our best and we were able to take home a few. We hope that the Provincial Government of Bataan and the BNPP can formalize a birding program for the site soonest, while the long term plans for BNPP are not yet finalized. To the members of the team, please post your nuke plant birding photos in this thread. The Nuke Team (Photo courtesy of Neon R./Arnold S.) ( Left to right, standing) - Techie B. of the Bataan Tourism Office, Lydia R., Perla S. A., Romy O., Neon R., Martin A., Rey S.A. Jr., Rey S. A., Sr., and BNPP staff led by the plant manager Mr. Jess Trinidad (with glasses). Kneeling ( L to R) are Manny I. and JP Carino.
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Mar 28, 2008 1:42:53 GMT
Neon Rosell IILowland White-eye Zosterops meyeni
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 28, 2008 2:45:14 GMT
Romy OconWhite-breasted Wood-swallow ( Artamus leucorynchus) BNPP, BATAAN PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES, 40D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, hand held
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Mar 28, 2008 3:08:37 GMT
Martin AlvendiaCollared Kingfisher ( Todiramphus chloris) (Martin, I updated the common/scientific name to the one we use in our online guide, which is based on Clements 6th edition - Admin.)Nikon D80+Nikkor 80-400mm VR Zoom @ 400mm, f/5.6 1/125sec, ISO 200, Manual Exposure, Handheld:
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 28, 2008 3:29:46 GMT
Romy OconCollared Kingfisher ( Todiramphus chloris) BNPP, BATAAN PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES, 40D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, bean bag
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 28, 2008 4:19:41 GMT
Romy OconJava Sparrow ( Padda oryzivora, immature) BNPP, BATAAN PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES, 40D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, bean bag
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Post by mantarey on Mar 28, 2008 5:10:12 GMT
Rey Sta. Ana Crested Myna (Acridotheres cristatellus) BNNP, Morong Bataan, 40D+EF400mm 5.6 @400mm,5.6,1/800,ISO200,handheld
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Post by mantarey on Mar 28, 2008 5:20:00 GMT
Rey Sta. Ana Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) BNNP, Morong Bataan, 40D+EF400mm 5.6 @400mm,5.6,1/1250,ISO 100,handheld
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 28, 2008 8:02:55 GMT
Romy OconPied Bushchat ( Saxicola caprata, male) BNPP, BATAAN PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES, 40D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, bean bag:
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Mar 28, 2008 8:55:05 GMT
Neon Rosell IIBlack-naped Oriole ( Oriolus chinensis), BNPP, BATAAN PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES, 40D + 300 f4 IS + Kenko 1.4x TC, f8, 1/800 sec, ISO 400, Hand held:
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Mar 28, 2008 9:29:07 GMT
Neon Rosell IIColeto ( Sarcops calvus) BNPP, BATAAN PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES, 40D + 300 f4 IS + Kenko 1.4x TC, f8, 1/250 sec, ISO 400, Hand held:
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Mar 28, 2008 10:45:26 GMT
Very nice harvest guys! That Buschat shot from Da Mastah is a killer and that's a f :Danatastic BIF shot of the Oreole, Neon!
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 28, 2008 12:03:01 GMT
Romy OconBlue-throated Bee-eater ( Merops viridis) BNPP, BATAAN PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES, 40D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, bean bag
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 28, 2008 14:13:58 GMT
Romy OconWhiskered Treeswift ( Hemiprocne comata) BNPP, BATAAN PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES, 40D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, bean bag
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 28, 2008 15:13:58 GMT
Romy OconPied Bushchat ( Saxicola caprata, male) BNPP, BATAAN PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES, 40D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, bean bag:
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Mar 28, 2008 15:39:43 GMT
Neon Rosell IICommon Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos), BNPP, BATAAN PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES, 40D + 300 f4 IS + Kenko 1.4x TC, f 8.0, 1/1250 sec, ISO 400, Hand held:
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Mar 28, 2008 16:09:07 GMT
Neon Rosell IITawny Grassbird ( Megalurus timoriensis), BNPP, BATAAN PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES, 40D + 300 f4 IS + Kenko 1.4x TC, f 8.0, 1/60 sec, ISO 400, Hand held:
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 29, 2008 15:24:42 GMT
Romy OconPied Bushchat ( Saxicola caprata, male) BNPP, BATAAN PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES, 40D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, bean bag:
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Post by voltaire yap on Apr 7, 2008 4:25:03 GMT
Great captures, everyone! Congratulations.
Voltaire
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Post by Manny Illana on Apr 12, 2008 14:07:04 GMT
Sorry for the late post. I almost thought I had accidentally erased my photos during this sortie. All photos taken with Nikon D200 + Reflex-Nikkor 500/f8 Collared Kingfisher Blue-throated Bee-eater Black-Naped Oriole [FOR ID PLEASE]
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