Lifers from Puerto Princesa

[gabriel buluran]

I can't remember the last time I went birding... That's why when I had a chance to visit Puerto Princesa I grabbed the opportunity. Below are the lifers I got from the trip.

Copper Throated Sunbird - My flight yesterday was not till 5:50pm and to while away time, I went to the town proper, got into an internet cafe and logged into the forum. I saw Renoir's post and I was gone in no time. Went back to the hotel, unpacked my gear and found myself at Badjao Restaurant.


DSC_1653 by gabsbuluran, on Flickr

Camera Nikon D300S
Exposure 0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture f/7.1
Focal Length 400 mm
ISO Speed 320

Palawan Flowerpecker - Just outside my hotel, I saw this tiny bird basking in the sun, on top of a Star Apple tree


DSC_1228 by gabsbuluran, on Flickr

Camera Nikon D300S
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/2000)
Aperture f/7.1
Focal Length 400 mm
ISO Speed 800

Spangled Drongo


DSC_1598 by gabsbuluran, on Flickr

Camera Nikon D300S
Exposure 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture f/5.6
Focal Length 400 mm
ISO Speed 500

White Vented Shama


DSC_1258 by gabsbuluran, on Flickr

Camera Nikon D300S
Exposure 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture f/5.6
Focal Length 400 mm
ISO Speed 800

Striped Tit Babbler


DSC_1292 by gabsbuluran, on Flickr

Camera Nikon D300S
Exposure 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture f/5.6
Focal Length 400 mm
ISO Speed 800

White Bellied Munia - Went back for this at UP Frogs more than 5 times and I didn't get a shot at it. Was so happy to see 3 of them in Puerto Princesa, feeding with Chestnuts.


DSC_1311 by gabsbuluran, on Flickr

Camera Nikon D300S
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/1250)
Aperture f/8.0
Focal Length 400 mm
ISO Speed 800

Rufous-Tailed Tailorbird


DSC_1340 by gabsbuluran, on Flickr

Camera Nikon D300S
Exposure 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture f/8.0
Focal Length 400 mm
ISO Speed 800

All captures on tripod and gimbal support. High ISO use as I get excited to see the birds, I failed to adjust the sensitivity settings.

Cheers!

[Clemn A. Macasiano Jr.]

Copper throated SB and Rufous Tailed Tailor Bird are my favorite ... A bountiful feather beauties ...

[Bob Kaufman]

Wow! I am really envious!!

I also like the copper-throated sunbird and the tailorbird.

[Edu Lorenzo Jr]

so happy for you partner!!!! superb set for a one day sortie!

[mantarey]

Congrats on very nice bountiful catch Gabs. I like the Copper-throated and Tailor Bird a lot.

[Neon Rosell II]

Wow! this 25 min before take off thing is really producing quite a number of stunning captures! The Copper throated and tailor birds are champions, Gabs!

[Ely Teehankee]

I like these birds. Where is this Palawan you went to? I want to go there. Well done Gabs & Mabuhay.

[Mark Itol]

Well worth the effort going back to the hotel and to the restaurant, Gabs. Big congrats on the wonderful harvest.

[gabriel buluran]

thanks everyone! puerto princesa is really a city in a forest. lots of potential... and i just walked the street outside my hotel. yes, even Badjao Seafront Restaurant, where the copper-throated sunbird is, is in the same street.

the hotel is Deep Forest Inn, Abueg Stree, Puerto Princesa.

i'm sure given more time, there are still a lot to be seen in the area.

[luisitoco]

Hi Sir Gabs. Congratulations on all these beautiful bird photos!

[Renoir Abrea]

nice set...all my wish now is to go back to Palawan

[Bobby Kintanar]

All nice captures, Gabs! Hope to see those birds personally soon. :-)

[Steve Albano]

lovely series!! i like the Rufous Tailed Tailor Bird best!!

[Ramon Quisumbing]

Wonderful harvest! I like the Copper-Throated Sunbird the best.

[Lydia Robledo]

Wow, so wonderful shots, even the one behind the mesh. After looking at these captures, Palawan beckons... and it is also butterfly season! It is hard to flee from temptation! Thanks for sharing Gabs, and congratulations! telyd

[Tonji Ramos]

Nice set Gabs.

I was also in Badjao a couple of times to have breakfast and lunch. I kept wondering what sunbirds were calling...

I regret missing this Copper throated Sunbird!

[alainpascua]

The Tailorbird and the Sunbird tops them all, Gabs! Now we can fly-in in the morning and fly-out in the afternoon in Puerto. So when will you go back ser?