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Post by Neil Konrad III on Jul 26, 2012 5:57:03 GMT
After a long hiatus, was finally able to get behind the camera again. Some photos from my latest work-related outing ;D  MOUNTAIN VERDITER FLYCATCHER Eumyias panayensis Manual Exposure Shutter (1/80) Aperture f/8.0 Focal Length 500 mm ISO Speed 1600  Citrine Canary-flycatcher (Culicicapa helianthea) Manual Exposure Shutter(1/60) Aperture f/8.0 Focal Length 403 mm ISO Speed 1600  Tarictic Hornbill (Penelopides affinis) L-R: Female, Male, Immature Manual Exposure Shutter (1/160) Aperture f/8.0 Focal Length 439 mm ISO Speed 3200  Fire-breasted Flowerpecker (Dicaeum ignipectus) Manual Exposure Shutter (1/100) Aperture f/8.0 Focal Length 500 mm ISO Speed 1600 (continued) |
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Jul 26, 2012 6:26:25 GMT
And now, for the main event! Our foundation (Hineleban Foundation) is working with the LGU and PEF to have several areas declared as Critical Habitats. (The eagle "Hineleban" that was killed was sponsored by our mother company.) This male eagle was released about a year ago. Just recently, a wild female PE was reported hanging around where the male was. I was sent to document. Fortunately for me, on the second day, it flew right up to a tree above our hide! Leaves where obstructing my view so I had to wait for a breeze to blow and expose more of this magnificent bird:      Manual Exposure Shutter (1/160) Aperture f/8.0 Focal Length 313 mm ISO Speed 1600 My guide and I stayed hidden for more than an hour. When we had to exit, we had to crawl out of the hide and make a new trail; one with a very steep drop on one side! The wild female was in the area but stayed out of range.  Normally, this next photo would have gone straight to the recycle bin, but I'm keeping as it's the only one i have right now ;D |
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Jul 26, 2012 6:50:08 GMT
Excellent documentation Niel ... How far was the male in your hide when you took the shot ? Do you have any idea why it perch on top of your area ? Since , it's a release male maybe it's not cautious with humans . What's your hypothetical observation ? It's not a good sign if the male is not cautious with human presence. You can observe the difference from the wild female. Keep up the observation and documentation of the bird. Thanks for sharing
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Jul 26, 2012 7:43:08 GMT
Excellent documentation Niel ... How far was the male in your hide when you took the shot ? Do you have any idea why it perch on top of your area ? Since , it's a release male maybe it's not cautious with humans . What's your hypothetical observation ? It's not a good sign if the male is not cautious with human presence. You can observe the difference from the wild female. Keep up the observation and documentation of the bird. Thanks for sharing The feeding platform was nearby and this was a large balete it was perched on. Probably his preferred roost. Yes, it's not so cautious with humans, that's why we exerted extra effort to stay hidden. It had been know to "walk up" to humans. It might have detected us but made no move to come any closer. This lack of fear is what caused the death of the eagle Hineleban :-( The plan is to move the supplemental feeding platforms further and further away from human habitation. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 26, 2012 9:18:42 GMT
The smaller birds resembles what is seen in Bangkong Kahoy which is very encouraging news. It means that the thrust of Ramon & Dion in conservation the habitat at Mount Banahaw will result in the discovery of more birds like the Whiskered Pitta that recently hatch some eggs. The Philippine Eagle is a prize catch. Well done Neil and Mabuhay.
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Post by tina mallari on Jul 26, 2012 15:28:13 GMT
You are truly blessed to have been given the chance to see that Philippine Eagle up close and personal. Super happy for you Neil.
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Jul 29, 2012 0:10:57 GMT
Philippine Eagle in the wild! Just as it should be. That magnificent bird roaming free just made my day. I have seen that bird in bukidnon a few times but never that near. I would have had to have a bathroom break if I saw it as well as you did!
When I saw the bird tied up in Davao I was really sad. I took a few photos but never processed them. I don't like taking captive birds. It can send the wrong message to the uninformed. It says caged eagles are beautiful. That is a confusing message to the public in my opinion. Some people like owning beautiful things and can't appreciate the sublime moment of a bird in the wild.
This set of eagle photos is stunning because the photos are taken in the wild. Champion! Great job Neil!
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Jul 29, 2012 6:16:36 GMT
Well done, Neil! Amazing that you could take close photos of the Philippine Eagle in the wild!
Also seeing a Fire-Breasted Flowerpecker is a rare treat. What was the elevation?
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Post by des on Jul 29, 2012 6:39:11 GMT
Great photos! The Mindanao Island Verditer is clearly very different-looking
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Post by oespena on Jul 31, 2012 7:13:58 GMT
Amazing photos sir! Super WOW on our Philippine Eagle you captured in the wild.
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Post by Juan Manuel C. Del Prado on Jul 31, 2012 7:39:18 GMT
The Philippine Eagle looks awesome...like a warlord! Fantastic photos.
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Aug 2, 2012 8:27:33 GMT
The smaller birds resembles what is seen in Bangkong Kahoy which is very encouraging news. It means that the thrust of Ramon & Dion in conservation the habitat at Mount Banahaw will result in the discovery of more birds like the Whiskered Pitta that recently hatch some eggs. The Philippine Eagle is a prize catch. Well done Neil and Mabuhay. Thank you sir! Took your advice and started shooting in Manual mode  |
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Aug 2, 2012 8:28:48 GMT
You are truly blessed to have been given the chance to see that Philippine Eagle up close and personal. Super happy for you Neil. It was a really thrilling experience!  |
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Aug 2, 2012 8:30:32 GMT
Philippine Eagle in the wild! Just as it should be. That magnificent bird roaming free just made my day. I have seen that bird in bukidnon a few times but never that near. I would have had to have a bathroom break if I saw it as well as you did! When I saw the bird tied up in Davao I was really sad. I took a few photos but never processed them. I don't like taking captive birds. It can send the wrong message to the uninformed. It says caged eagles are beautiful. That is a confusing message to the public in my opinion. Some people like owning beautiful things and can't appreciate the sublime moment of a bird in the wild. This set of eagle photos is stunning because the photos are taken in the wild. Champion! Great job Neil! Thank you! |
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Aug 2, 2012 8:32:01 GMT
Well done, Neil! Amazing that you could take close photos of the Philippine Eagle in the wild! Also seeing a Fire-Breasted Flowerpecker is a rare treat. What was the elevation? Thank you! Elevation was around 1,300 m ASL on top of the ridge, about 1,200 m ASL in the valley... |
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Aug 2, 2012 8:33:01 GMT
Great photos! The Mindanao Island Verditer is clearly very different-looking Thank you sir1 |
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Aug 2, 2012 8:34:43 GMT
Amazing photos sir! Super WOW on our Philippine Eagle you captured in the wild. Thank you! |
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Aug 2, 2012 8:35:26 GMT
The Philippine Eagle looks awesome...like a warlord! Fantastic photos. Majestic indeed! |
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Post by Adri Constantino on Aug 3, 2012 6:23:40 GMT
Super shots Neil. Especially the Great Philippine Eagle! Very few shots of our most majestic in the wild. Congrats! I'll email you when I am in Bukidnon, and maybe we can connect? Thanks!
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