Cebu Birdnuts in Samar

[nelsonpetilla]

Last Feb. 24-26, Cebu bird photogs visited Samar. Had much fun on that trip. but on the first day, the pressure was on me as a guide since my expectation of a bountiful photo harvest was unsuccessful. even a single bird did not visit the fruiting Dalakit tree as the Serpent Eagle always perches just above the dalakit! anyways, as we moved to other birding spots we were able to capture the site-regular birds and one uncommon species - the samar endemic Blue Fantail.

Here are some of the documentary photos i took and hopefully Cebu Birdnuts will likewise post their beautiful photos here

The Cebu Birdnuts (L-R) Dr. BoyMac, Marester Bas Macasiano, Tateo Osawa and Dr. Lui Co


Purple-throated Sunbird (Nectarinia sperata or Leptocoma sperata)
Canon EOS 7D; EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L; 1/85 sec; f/5.6; 400mm; ISO 500; manual exposure in available light: Gimbal/Tripod support; cropped


Everett's White-eye (Zosterops everetti)
Canon EOS 7D; EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L; 1/100 sec; f/5.6; 400mm; ISO 500; manual exposure in available light: Gimbal/Tripod support


Stripe-headed Rhabdornis (Rhabdornis mystacalis)
Canon EOS 7D; EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L; 1/60 sec; f/5.6; 400mm; ISO 800; manual exposure in available light: Gimbal/Tripod support; cropped


Black-naped Monarch (Hypothymis azurea)
Canon EOS 7D; EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L; 1/1000 sec; f/5.6; 400mm; ISO 640; manual exposure in available light: handheld; cropped


Whiskered Tree Swift (Hemiprocne comata)
Canon EOS 7D; EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L; 1/500 sec; f/6.3; 400mm; ISO 500; manual exposure in available light: handheld; cropped


Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens)
Canon EOS 7D; EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L; 1/200 sec; f/5.6; 400mm; ISO 1000; manual exposure in available light: handheld; cropped


Samar Tarictic Hornbill (Penelopides samarensis)
Canon EOS 7D; EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L; 1/250 sec; f/6.3; 400mm; ISO 500; manual exposure in available light: handheld; cropped


Oriental Dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis)
Canon EOS 7D; EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L; 1/250 sec; f/6.3; 400mm; ISO 400; manual exposure in available light: handheld; cropped


Rufous Hornbill (Buceros hydrocorax)
Canon EOS 7D; EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L; 1/640 sec; f/8; 400mm; ISO 640; Exposure Bias +1 EV; handheld; super cropped


Blue Fantail (Rhipidura superciliaris)
Canon EOS 7D; EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L; 1/125 sec; f/5.6; 400mm; ISO 1000; manual exposure in available light: handheld; cropped


Thanks for viewing!

[Edu Lorenzo Jr]

all those on a bad day? WOW!

[ed rediang]

Yeah. How sad... I'd be happy just to see them. Thanks Nelson.

[Eric Patdu]

Bountiful capture Nelson. A would say it is a productive sortie.

The Blue Paradise Flycatcher you labeled looks like a female Black naped Monarch to me though.

[Adri Constantino]

Nice pics, Nelson, especially the Rhabdornis.

Blue Paradise Flycatcher ranges in Palawan only, your pic is of a female Black-naped Monarch as Eric Patdu mentioned

[Clemn A. Macasiano Jr.]

Excellent series Nelson ... On behalf of Cebu Birdnut, thank you very much for warm hospitality. We had a blast ! Will post our shots soon ...

[nelsonpetilla]

Feb 28, 2011 9:32:13 GMT Edu Lorenzo Jr said:

all those on a bad day? WOW!

i really expected more than this if not of the presence of the Serpent Eagle at dalakit tree thanks Edu.

[mantarey]

Big congrats Nelson on a very impressive harvest.

[Marester Bas Macasiano]

Hi Nelson..............thanks a lot for a great time in Samar. The four of us had a wonderful experience even we were not able to capture any Samar Gems on the first day of our sortie. As birdnuts we will not hesitate to anticipate for the worst, want's important is the camaraderie and bonding while waiting. thanks a lot for the young coconut time it was very refreshing. And it was indeed nice meeting a fellow birdnut. We will definitely post soon.

[Bobby Kintanar]

Those are nice birds indeed. Next time, I'll surely join the group - if my schedule permits. Thanks for sharing these photos Nelson! :-)

[nelsonpetilla]

@ Ed: thanks.

@ Eric and Adri: thanks for the appreciation as well as for giving a heads up. label corrected.

You're right Adri, as i reviewed the AviFauna Study for Samar, there are only 7 records of flycatchers and the Blue-Paradise Flycatcher is not part of it.

[nelsonpetilla]

Feb 28, 2011 23:56:53 GMT Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. said:

Excellent series Nelson ... On behalf of Cebu Birdnut, thank you very much for warm hospitality. We had a blast ! Will post our shots soon ...

You're very much welcome Doc! am excited to see your beautiful captures here.

[nelsonpetilla]

Mar 1, 2011 0:05:31 GMT @mantarey said:

Big congrats Nelson on a very impressive harvest.

Thank you Rey. will wait for your turn in Samar.

[nelsonpetilla]

Mar 1, 2011 0:12:44 GMT Marester Bas Macasiano said:

Hi Nelson..............thanks a lot for a great time in Samar. The four of us had a wonderful experience even we were not able to capture any Samar Gems on the first day of our sortie. As birdnuts we will not hesitate to anticipate for the worst, want's important is the camaraderie and bonding while waiting. thanks a lot for the young coconut time it was very refreshing. And it was indeed nice meeting a fellow birdnut. We will definitely post soon.

Hahaha! Will make 'bawi' the next time! April and May, as probably the best month in Samar you're welcome Marester!

[nelsonpetilla]

Mar 1, 2011 0:12:50 GMT Bobby Kintanar said:

Those are nice birds indeed. Next time, I'll surely join the group - if my schedule permits. Thanks for sharing these photos Nelson! :-)

You're welcome Bob. The group really missed you and Nilo! i always hear your name mentioned while we're trekking through the forest and going several ascents no worry, by the time you come i probably able to establish a spot good for your taste and requirements. hehe

[Dennis Alfaro]

I think it's a good day! great photos Nelson

[nelsonpetilla]

Mar 1, 2011 0:52:13 GMT Dennis Alfaro said:

I think it's a good day! great photos Nelson

yeah, still a great day thank you Dennis!

[Mark Itol]

Nice set, Nelson. The white-eyes look so cute.

Hope to bird in Samar in the future.

[Bob Kaufman]

Wow! Your bad day is much, much better that most of my good days. ;D Lovely set, Nelson!

[Mick Harris]

A beautiful series of shots.