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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 20, 2010 1:22:23 GMT
Ely, superb shots!!! I am now here in Sta Mesa. Do you think there's still a chance of seeing the Hawk-Cuckoo?
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Post by Jun Osano on Mar 20, 2010 2:11:29 GMT
Exceptional is an understatement. Congrats Ely!!!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Mar 20, 2010 7:27:21 GMT
Ely, superb shots!!! I am now here in Sta Mesa. Do you think there's still a chance of seeing the Hawk-Cuckoo? Thank you Bob. You have to know someone in the village to have access to the place. The bird does go there but there are also days that he does not show up. I am just happy that although he was late at least he showed up.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Mar 20, 2010 7:29:02 GMT
Exceptional is an understatement. Congrats Ely!!! Thank you Jun. Its times like these that gives you a feeling of fulfillment.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 26, 2010 2:52:06 GMT
I missed this thread while I was in Olango...... WOWWWW, incredible detail and colors, Ely!!!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Mar 27, 2010 1:33:17 GMT
I missed this thread while I was in Olango...... WOWWWW, incredible detail and colors, Ely!!! Thank you Romy. It is good to hear from one who is known to be an expert in bird photography.
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Post by JV Noriega on Mar 27, 2010 2:56:46 GMT
Hi Ely, great set you have of the cuckoo! congratulations! Bong Nabong and Bob and Cynthia Kaufman came over this morning to try their luck on photographing the bird, but it didnt show up for the pictorial... it must have had another pictorial scheduled in some other area of the village.. i find it proper to post this set of pics here rather than open a new thread since im not posting bird photos, but photos of the "birdnut" himself. Ely with Doc Charo while waiting for the bird, 7:00 am Both are excited as the bird finally perches at around 8:00am Trigger-happy Ely... rattatatatatatat!!!!!!!!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Mar 27, 2010 3:42:34 GMT
Thank you JV for your accommodation and patience. I guess your pictures tells the whole story of our experience in capturing the bird. It was an hour of anxiety but when the bird finally showed up it was a big relief and plenty of excitement.
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Post by lorenzosway on Nov 24, 2010 6:39:05 GMT
Hi guys! One of our staff at home was able to secure a cuckoo in our balcony. He told us he saw it lying near a glass pane (probably hit it) and he placed it in a container. I'm not sure if hes telling the whole story though because there have been so many feathers lying in the area which makes me suspect some form of struggle.
Regardless, whats important now is for us to find some way of caring for the bird. It has lost most of its tail feathers and has trouble flying so we are reluctant to set it free. Our staff said that the feathers came off easily (tail and wings). I have read that it will take some time for the bird to regrow them. I'm bringing it to the vet today to see if its sick and verify our staff's story regarding the excessive molting.
Any information about caring for a Philippine Hawk Cuckoo would be greatly appreciated. (like what to feed, how to help it grow its wings faster, etc.) Or if you know people or organizations who are capable of rehabilitating the bird to its former glory, please let me know.
Thanks, Enzo
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 24, 2010 8:14:16 GMT
Hi guys! One of our staff at home was able to secure a cuckoo in our balcony. He told us he saw it lying near a glass pane (probably hit it) and he placed it in a container. I'm not sure if hes telling the whole story though because there have been so many feathers lying in the area which makes me suspect some form of struggle. Regardless, whats important now is for us to find some way of caring for the bird. It has lost most of its tail feathers and has trouble flying so we are reluctant to set it free. Our staff said that the feathers came off easily (tail and wings). I have read that it will take some time for the bird to regrow them. I'm bringing it to the vet today to see if its sick and verify our staff's story regarding the excessive molting. Any information about caring for a Philippine Hawk Cuckoo would be greatly appreciated. (like what to feed, how to help it grow its wings faster, etc.) Or if you know people or organizations who are capable of rehabilitating the bird to its former glory, please let me know. Thanks, Enzo It is most likely that your staff is telling the truth. When the bird hits the glass the impact must have cause his feathers to fall off. Its also possible that in the struggle to get hold of the bird the feathers may have been pulled off. You are doing the right thing bringing the bird to the vet for proper treatment. I only know that the bird eats the worms that it finds on the tree. I saw this when I was taking his picture. I had the same experienced when I saw the same kind of bird in "Hundred Islands" in Alaminos, Pangasinan. It was also eating worms. In Cartimar they sell meal worms, it may be worthwhile to buy a little to see if it will eat it. In the meantime I will try to find out from the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines if they can suggest where to take the bird so that it can be properly cared for before it is release back to the wild. Thank you Enzo, for your effort to bring the bird back to health. My email address is elyteejr2008@gmail.com Please email me so I can communicate with you directly instead of doing it thru the Forum.
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Post by des on Nov 24, 2010 8:42:24 GMT
Cuckoos seem to like caterpillars a lot, which I guess is what Ely is referring to.
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Nov 24, 2010 10:14:08 GMT
For insectivore birds the usual food that is readily available in the pet shops are the meal worms. I know it can be bought easily in Cartimar.
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Post by butchsanjuan on Nov 25, 2010 6:09:15 GMT
Great photos Ely! I was able to sight and take pictures of a PHC in the Loyola Heights area the other weekend. Rey was kind enough to confirm the PHC ID. Of course, the quality of my photos is nowhere near yours.
Butch
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 25, 2010 10:14:15 GMT
Great photos Ely! I was able to sight and take pictures of a PHC in the Loyola Heights area the other weekend. Rey was kind enough to confirm the PHC ID. Of course, the quality of my photos is nowhere near yours. Butch Thank you Butch. These pictures were taken more than 6 months ago and it got revive because Enzo posted that he has an injured bird of the same species. I am hoping that the bird will recover so it can go back to the wild and live a normal live. Do not be discourage about your pictures. It also took me some time to improve on mine. Up to the present I am still striving to improve on the image quality. When I see other bird photographers post their beautiful pictures I get inspired to be able to do the same.
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