Red-eared Parrotfinch and more

[Adri Constantino]

I just want to share pictures of my recent sortie in Mt. Kitanglad, Bukidnon, Mindanao. I went there as advanced party for a visiting birder couple and was able to squeeze in some birding time while setting up the tent, organizing logistics and arranging provisions.

Got lucky: 4 out of 4 days we saw THE eagle, good views of the parrotfinch and superb birding around the camp and in the forest trails. I can still remember the adrenalin rush and goosebumps whenever we see the eagle. I want to go back soon!

Red-eared Parrotfinch

Canon 350D, 300 F4L + 1.4x Kenko TC (420 mm) 1/250, F5.6, ISO 400, Manual Exposure

And a few docu shots of the following birds:
The Great Philippine Eagle

Canon 350D, 300 F4L + 1.4x Kenko TC (420 mm) 1/1600, F5.6, ISO 200, Manual Exposure

Mountain Verditer Flycatcher (Mindanao race)

Canon 350D, 300 F4L + 1.4x Kenko TC (420 mm) 1/250, F5.6, ISO 400, Manual Exposure

Grey-hooded Sunbird

Canon 350D, 300 F4L + 1.4x Kenko TC (420 mm) 1/640, F5.6, ISO 400, Manual Exposure

Black and Cinnamon Fantail

Canon 350D, 300 F4L + 1.4x Kenko TC (420 mm) 1/250, F5.6, ISO 800, Manual Exposure

Mugimaki Flycatcher

Canon 350D, 300 F4L + 1.4x Kenko TC (420 mm) 1/60, F5.6, ISO 400, Manual Exposure

Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis

Canon 350D, 300 F4L + 1.4x Kenko TC (420 mm) 1/1600, F5.6, ISO 200, Manual Exposure

Thanks for looking!

Adri

[mantarey]

WOW awesome harvest Adri. Amazing details on the Parrotfinch.

When are you going back, please take me with you. I want to see The Eagle too.

[Ralf Nabong]

Awesome set Adri!

Rey, lets sign up now!

[Romy Ocon]

OMG... what a set, I get goosebumps too looking at the Philippine Eagle in flight, great captures Adri!!!

[Ivan Sarenas]

Wowowow! Amazing shots Adri! The Parrotfinch seems to have been elsewhere than their usual flower patch, whereabouts did you find this beauty?
Close encounters with the Great Philippine Eagle are always guaranteed to elicit some kind of physical reaction. In my case, I was shivering after...smiling all the while. You guys were lucky as Tim's next group failed to see our national bird.

[Ely Teehankee]

All very nice but my favorite is the Red-eared Parrotfinch. Birds are just like us, they love to eat. Well done Adri. Mabuhay.

[Adri Constantino]

Many thanks Ralf, Rey, Mastah Romy, Ivan and Ely.

Yes, when the sked at the lodge clears up let's go up Kitanglad.

Ivan - yes, the parrotfinches are not in their usual patches. Those patches are gone.
I was lucky to see two near the bend where its always muddy after the Falcata trees while waiting for the mountain tailorbird.

Its unfortunate that Tim's group missed the eagle; Alex Tiongco and I were just in the lodge while I got this shot. Tim's group when we were there had to walk 3 hours, wait for 5 hours in the view point just to see the eagle. Got very lucky i guess. The next day we saw it again in camp. Hehe.

[Mark Itol]

Oh my, the great Philippine Eagle in the wild! Great set here, Adri.

[Neon Rosell II]

Wooohhaaa!! The parrotfinch grows bigger than the Philippine Eagle over there, Amazing birds captured beautifully!! Need to visit this place as well soon.

[Tonji Ramos]

Adri great pics. Red eared PF is nice!

Call us if you are planning to go back. We missed a lot of pics when we went there before!

[Bob Kaufman]

Wowowoow! Excellent set, Adri! I love the ParrotFinch! When you guys go back let me know..I might be able to join. ;D

[William Lim]

This is one great birding trip, Adri. Capturing the Philippine eagle in the wild is fantastic.

[Sylvia Ramos]

Great set Adri! That Parrot Finch is something else! What a beauty! Good to hear that you're finding time for bird photography. Keep it up!!

[Edu Lorenzo Jr]

WOW!!! THE eagle in flight!

[JP Cariño]

what a harvest plus the majestic Philippine Eagle!

[iximapua2002]

I LOVE the Parrotfinch shot!!!! Ganda!
I want to go back to Kitanglad too!!!
The eagle is just breath-taking!!!!

[Toto Gamboa]

What a harvest! Would want to join a PBPF sortie in Kitanglad if ever there would be one soon! Time to find me a sponsor

[Adri Constantino]

Thanks again birdnuts!

Ixi!!!! Nice to hear from you.