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Post by Neon Rosell II on Apr 15, 2008 9:27:28 GMT
With its location inside Metro Manila the UP Diliman Campus is the most accessible place to see birds in habitat. The campus has diverse ecological niches where a particular species of birds can be found. There are forest, grassland and wetland habitats that can be explored in this small patch of green in the middle of the city. Our favorite birding places are: Hardin ng Rosas – Is considered as a wetland / open grassland environment where you can find bird species that can be found in marshes and rivers. UP Lagoon / Front of Main Library – Is a mix of wetland and forest habitat. And all throughout the campus are fruiting trees that attracts fruit eating birds when they are in season. Below are the birds that have been photographed in this bird haven in the middle of the city. Guys, please post your pictures of UP birds as well.Long-tailed Shrike ( Lanius schach)  Black Winged Stilt ( Himantopus himantopus)  Coppersmith Barbet ( Megalaima hemacephala)  Olive-backed Sunbird ( Cinnyris jugularis) – juvenile male  Blue Rock Thrush - Male ( Monticola solitarius)  Striated Grassbird ( Megalurus palustris)  Philippine Nightjar ( Caprimulgus manillensis)  Golden-bellied "Flyeater" Gerygone ( Gerygone sulphurea)  Swinhoe's Snipe ( Gallinago megala)  |
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Post by Armando Somintac on Apr 24, 2008 8:48:51 GMT
wow! What a set of picture to start things up!  here are my contributions. Barred Rail Gallirallus torquatus  Buff-banded Rail Gallirallus philippensis  will add some more... |
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Post by Armando Somintac on Apr 24, 2008 8:54:37 GMT
Collared Kingfisher Todirhamphus chloris  Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis  will continue to add later...
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Post by Armando Somintac on Apr 24, 2008 9:05:12 GMT
Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus  with chicks...  White-breasted Waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus  with a chick... 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 24, 2008 14:11:01 GMT
Excellent captures of UP-Diliman birds, Neon and Mando! Here are 10 of my favorites from UP-Diliman: 1. Siberian Stonechat  2. Pied Fantail  3. Chestnut-cheeked Starling (Male)  4. Narcissus Flycatcher (Male)  5. Brush Cuckoo (immature)  6. Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo (adult)  7. Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo (immature)  8. Yellow Bittern  9. Barn Swallow  10. Scaly-Breasted Munia  |
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Post by mantarey on Apr 24, 2008 14:14:42 GMT
Wow, beautiful sets guys.
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Post by Mark Itol on Apr 24, 2008 23:46:04 GMT
These are all great captures!  I should visit UPD when I get home this June. |
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Apr 25, 2008 1:53:39 GMT
Wonderful set guys! Another very accessible birding place. Are these birds around even during summer?
Any tips if one has to go and shoot in UP, specially re: security and the guards?
Thanks
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Apr 25, 2008 2:25:24 GMT
Wonderful set guys! Another very accessible birding place. Are these birds around even during summer? Any tips if one has to go and shoot in UP, specially re: security and the guards? Thanks Just say "Profjerry"!! ;D but just make sure you give Profjerry a call first. |
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Post by Armando Somintac on Apr 25, 2008 9:07:41 GMT
WOW !  sir romy, your top ten favorites are truly spectacular... how about the next ten  more more more !!! in the meantime... here are some of my dove captures...  Zebra Dove Geopelia striata  Spotted Dove Streptopelia chinensis  |
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Post by Armando Somintac on Apr 25, 2008 9:12:33 GMT
some more birds from hardin ng rosas, UPD. Greater Painted-snipe Rostratula benghalensis Female  White-browed Crake Porzana cinerea  |
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Post by voltaire yap on Apr 27, 2008 22:25:58 GMT
Hi everyone! These are great captures. I'll be in Manila from June 1-20 and plan to do some birding. How do I get hold of Prof Jerry? Can I just show up at UPD or would I need some pass to get in?
I also plan to visit Candaba and Makiling. Any tips and advice would be much appreciated. Hope to meet some of you.
For those who want to send me an email, I can be reached at vvyap@aol.com.
Maraming salamat,
Voltaire
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Post by Armando Somintac on Apr 29, 2008 3:28:23 GMT
here are some of the smaller birds i got from UPD. Oriental Pipit Anthus rufulus  Zitting Cisticola Cisticola juncidis  |
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Post by Armando Somintac on Apr 29, 2008 3:32:54 GMT
and some more birds of color... Chestnut Munia Lonchura atricapilla  Gray Wagtail Motacilla cinerea  |
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Post by Trinket Canlas on May 1, 2008 2:11:54 GMT
up naming mahal... i don't have bird pictures but this shot taken at hardin ng rosas at sunset may give those who've never been there the bigger picture...   |
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Post by tina mallari on May 1, 2008 2:28:29 GMT
Such beautiful photos Trinket !!!! It's always nice to see the "bigger picture". Specially of places where we frequently bird at.
Good luck with the guided birdwatching trip for first-timers in UP on May 4 Trinket. Hope a lot of people will join so that more people will appreciate our fine feathered friends.
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Post by Carmela Balcazar on May 1, 2008 5:48:26 GMT
With shots like that, I'd bet that the UP community would be very surprise and proud if they knew what they have in campus. I'd love to see a photo-exhibit sponsored by a student organization or perhaps the Alumni and set-up at the AS building. Calling the iskolars ng bayan... |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on May 6, 2008 18:46:01 GMT
White Collared Kingfisher- Taken near Vargas Museum   |
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Post by Armando Somintac on May 7, 2008 6:53:09 GMT
mam lyds, those are nice captures in limited lighting. maked me wonder why nowadays (summer) i see no kingfishers at hardin. WHA?!?! mam lyds posting at 1:48am !!! |
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Post by Armando Somintac on May 7, 2008 6:58:43 GMT
Greater Painted-snipes! Greater Painted-snipe Rostratula benghalensis (Male)  Greater Painted-snipe Rostratula benghalensis (Female and Male)  |
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I should visit UPD when I get home this June.
more more more !!! 
