Birds of Palawan

Tateo Osawa
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Birds of Palawan Apr 30, 2012 15:20:49 GMT

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Post by Tateo Osawa on Apr 30, 2012 15:20:49 GMT

I was in Puerto Princesa, Palawan last week. Below are some of the photos taken during the trip that I would like to share.

Thank you.

Thick-billed Green-pigeon
Canon 1D Mark 4, 300mm f/2.8 + 2x TC at f/8, 1/1250Sec, ISO800, tripod

Thick-billed Green-pigeon
Canon 300mm f/2.8 + 2x TC at f/8, 1/125Sec, ISO800, tripod

Chestnut-breasted Malkoha
Canon 300mm f/2.8 + 2x TC at f/8, 1/500Sec, ISO800, tripod

Watercock
Canon 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4x TC at f/5.6, 1/800Sec, ISO400, tripod

Ashy Drongo and Chick
Canon 300mm f/2.8 + 2x TC at f/8, 1/160Sec, ISO800, tripod

Common Flameback
Canon 300mm f/2.8 + 2x TC at f/8, 1/1600Sec, ISO1600, tripod

Common Flameback
Canon 300mm f/2.8 + 2x TC at f/8, 1/500Sec, ISO1600, tripod

Common Flameback
Canon 300mm f/2.8 + 2x TC at f/8, 1/250Sec, ISO1600, tripod

Olive-backed Sunbird, male
Canon 300mm f/2.8 + 2x TC at f/8, 1/1000Sec, ISO1600, tripod

Plain-throated Sunbird, female
Canon 300mm f/2.8 + 2x TC at f/8, 1/500Sec, ISO1600, tripod

Large-tailed Nightjar
Canon 300mm f/2.8 at f/8, 1/400Sec, ISO1600, tripod

Large-tailed Nightjar
Canon 300mm f/2.8 at f/8, 1/200Sec, ISO800, tripod

steve pryor Moderator Posts: 554	Birds of Palawan Apr 30, 2012 15:47:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by steve pryor on Apr 30, 2012 15:47:47 GMT The Flameback is now split by the IOC - an endemic now - Dinopium everetti (Spot-throated Flameback).
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Ely Teehankee Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 6,512	Birds of Palawan Apr 30, 2012 20:28:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 30, 2012 20:28:20 GMT This is a very fruitful trip to Palawan and you have captured some of the most beautiful birds with your new 1D Mark IV. It is working very well for you together with your 300mm f/2.8 with 2X TC. Well done Tateo & Mabuhay.

Ely Teehankee
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Birds of Palawan Apr 30, 2012 20:31:18 GMT

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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 30, 2012 20:31:18 GMT

Apr 30, 2012 15:47:47 GMT steve pryor said:

The Flameback is now split by the IOC - an endemic now - Dinopium everetti (Spot-throated Flameback).

Thank you Steve for the good news. Is the official count of the birds of the Phiilippines species 651 and endemic 224 correct?

des Certified Birdnut Posts: 441	Birds of Palawan Apr 30, 2012 20:43:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by des on Apr 30, 2012 20:43:06 GMT Wonderful pics! Mostly endemic subspecies at least. As far as I can remember these are the first photos and information on the nest of the Ashy Drongo ssp palawanensis

luisitoco Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 238	Birds of Palawan Apr 30, 2012 22:40:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by luisitoco on Apr 30, 2012 22:40:53 GMT Congratulations Sir Tateo for the capture of the Ashy Drongo and its nest !

Mark Itol Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,673	Birds of Palawan May 1, 2012 6:19:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mark Itol on May 1, 2012 6:19:01 GMT Wow, great set of endemics, Tateo-san!
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Luis (Chito) Limchiu Certified Birdnut, PBP A bird in the bush is worth 2 hundreds in the hand Posts: 902	Birds of Palawan May 1, 2012 14:31:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on May 1, 2012 14:31:00 GMT Beautiful captures Tateo specially the thick-billed green pigeon and the excellent pose of the watercock!
	Chito A bird in the bush is worth 2 hundreds in the hand

Tirso Paris Certified Birdnut Posts: 539	Birds of Palawan May 1, 2012 14:31:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tirso Paris on May 1, 2012 14:31:30 GMT Beatiful captures all, Tateo. Congratulations.

Michael R. Anton Certified Birdnut Posts: 375	Birds of Palawan May 2, 2012 5:20:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Michael R. Anton on May 2, 2012 5:20:08 GMT Beautiful captures as always, Tateo san!;-)
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charleybird Munia Posts: 9	Birds of Palawan May 4, 2012 5:02:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by charleybird on May 4, 2012 5:02:19 GMT A great group of species captured - Standout images are the Watercock - lovely environment shot + Nightjar. Well done! Karl

Burr Patterson, Jr. Barbet Posts: 43	Birds of Palawan May 4, 2012 8:56:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Burr Patterson, Jr. on May 4, 2012 8:56:52 GMT That Large-tailed Nightjar is something. WoW.
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Godfrey "Godo" Jakosalem Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 410	Birds of Palawan May 5, 2012 12:30:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Godfrey "Godo" Jakosalem on May 5, 2012 12:30:50 GMT Great set Osawa san! See you in when i get back to Cebu!

Tateo Osawa Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 943	Birds of Palawan May 7, 2012 9:57:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tateo Osawa on May 7, 2012 9:57:08 GMT Thank you very much Steve P., Ely T., Des, Luico, Mark I., Doc Chito, Tirso P., Michael A., Karl, Burr P., and Godo for the nice comment. To Steve P.: Thank you very much for informing us of the new name of the Common Flameback.

Lydia Robledo PBP Trustee ButterflyWatcher Paruparozzi Posts: 2,054	Birds of Palawan May 8, 2012 10:51:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lydia Robledo on May 8, 2012 10:51:07 GMT Tateo san, What a beautiful gallery of excellent bird photos. Thank you for sharing! lydia
	Canon 40D 300mm F4L IS Lydia C. Robledo Philippine Butterfly Habitat Conservation Society, Inc. www.philippinebutterflies.com Love a caterpillar, save a butterfly. Protect the habitat. The earth is the Lord's and everything that is in it. Psalms 24:1

Ramon Quisumbing Certified Birdnut Philippine Hawk-Owl Posts: 1,458	Birds of Palawan May 14, 2012 21:33:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ramon Quisumbing on May 14, 2012 21:33:32 GMT Superb harvest, Tateo!

Tateo Osawa Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 943	Birds of Palawan May 16, 2012 13:49:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tateo Osawa on May 16, 2012 13:49:56 GMT Thank you very much Lydia and Ramon for always giving me nice comments.

Post by Tateo Osawa on Apr 30, 2012 15:20:49 GMT

Post by steve pryor on Apr 30, 2012 15:47:47 GMT

Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 30, 2012 20:28:20 GMT

Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 30, 2012 20:31:18 GMT

Post by des on Apr 30, 2012 20:43:06 GMT

Post by luisitoco on Apr 30, 2012 22:40:53 GMT

Post by Mark Itol on May 1, 2012 6:19:01 GMT

Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on May 1, 2012 14:31:00 GMT

Post by Tirso Paris on May 1, 2012 14:31:30 GMT

Post by Michael R. Anton on May 2, 2012 5:20:08 GMT

Post by charleybird on May 4, 2012 5:02:19 GMT

Post by Burr Patterson, Jr. on May 4, 2012 8:56:52 GMT

Post by Godfrey "Godo" Jakosalem on May 5, 2012 12:30:50 GMT

Post by Tateo Osawa on May 7, 2012 9:57:08 GMT

Post by Lydia Robledo on May 8, 2012 10:51:07 GMT

Post by Ramon Quisumbing on May 14, 2012 21:33:32 GMT

Post by Tateo Osawa on May 16, 2012 13:49:56 GMT