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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Apr 8, 2012 7:26:46 GMT
I was out of Cebu most of the time since last year. This gave me little opportunity to visit our favorite wetlands in Olango island. The photos and tales from visiting birders and photographers in Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary (OIWS) recently have given me more reason to revisit this place.
Unlike my past trips here, the Olango visit yesterday was made with hardly any preparations which gave us little time to explore the usual birding spots there.
Despite the lack of preparations, we were able to see good number of waders some in their summer plumage with very minimal effort, . I got these cropped photos/distant shots of Asian Dowitchers again with very minimal effort and time in the field (about an hour).
Note: For first time visitors at Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary, you can access a short article I wrote for the WBCP newsletter (eBON) last year posted in this link: ebonph.wordpress.com/category/october-2011/
The staff/wardens stationed in the nature center of OIWS should be able to help/facilitate a productive trip for first time and even returning visitors.
Thank you for viewing.
Asian Dowitcher a.k.a Asiatic Dowitcher, [Limnodromus semipalmatus], in winter/non-breeding plumage
Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS, f/11, 1/400Sec, ISO-400, Tripod
Asian Dowitcher, [Limnodromus semipalmatus], in breeding plumage
Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS, f/11, 1/500Sec, ISO-400, Tripod
Asian Dowitcher, [Limnodromus semipalmatus], in n breeding plumage
Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS, f/11, 1/400Sec, ISO-400, Tripod
Asian Dowitchers, and a Bar-tailed Godwit
Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS, f/11, 1/400Sec, ISO-400, Tripod
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Post by William Lim on Apr 8, 2012 7:57:51 GMT
Beautiful captures, Nilo.
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Post by luisitoco on Apr 8, 2012 8:34:29 GMT
Nice breeding colors Sir Nilo! Missed this one yesterday. Cheers!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 8, 2012 10:32:00 GMT
It is always nice to see a bird in breeding plumage. It is like they are wearing their formal attire. Thank you for sharing Nilo and Mabuhay.
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Apr 8, 2012 11:11:27 GMT
Beautiful captures, Nilo. Thanks Doc William. |
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Apr 8, 2012 11:15:12 GMT
Nice breeding colors Sir Nilo! Missed this one yesterday. Cheers! Yes, I told the guys in Olango that you are suppose to join us. Anyway, don't worry I think we still have a few days before the major flocks starts moving up north...  |
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Apr 8, 2012 11:21:13 GMT
It is always nice to see a bird in breeding plumage. It is like they are wearing their formal attire. Thank you for sharing Nilo and Mabuhay. Agree Ely... and most of them are not only changing attire but are noticeably bulkier (possibly due to stored fat) in preparation for their long northward migration. |
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Post by Michael R. Anton on Apr 8, 2012 15:59:47 GMT
Love the colors! Beautiful shots, Nilo!
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Post by olangosteve on Apr 9, 2012 16:21:12 GMT
Great shots.
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Post by Steve Albano on Apr 10, 2012 10:22:48 GMT
beautiful set!! thanks for sharing.. .
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Post by Elvin Sansona on Apr 10, 2012 14:01:03 GMT
Good shots! Its like peeping from a window. The color is superb
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Post by olangosteve on Apr 23, 2012 4:33:57 GMT
As of yesterday they are in a flock of 19 birds with 17 in breeding plumage or approaching it. They have paired off now (8 Pairs + 2 1st year birds. They allow very close approach and if flushed will actually fly around you then land just in front of you.
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