Saturday, day before Sinulog I had to go home to Tabunok to take care of something. On my way home I always take time to check on the areas at SRP opposite of Lantaw Restaurant and the water hole adjacent to the exit to the UP SRP campus. I saw one Philippine duck across Lantaw and then went on. At the water hole I saw a white bird which I found a bit odd. I took it for a domesticated duck but turned out to be a Black-headed gull. This bird must be the same one I keep seeing at the Pasil port. It probably wanted some peace and quiet since this was during the fluvial parade.
I've been seeing more Philippine ducks lately. I usually see three individuals- which I think are residents there. This was also on the same water hole. There were 24 ducks! This is the most number I have seen here so far. I will continue to check on them every week. A couple of days back I saw about 14 birds on the same water hole and 2 across Lantaw.
The next day, I just thought I'd make a quick stop at my local patch to see if I find anything new. Not much though but I did get close to a Pacific Golden plover. I consider them rare but I am seeing more of them now but only in few numbers. I saw two of them that day. After an hour, I left and decided to stop by the Peregrine falcon's usual perch. The bird was still there. I only took snap shots for documentation and then went home.
Brown shrike - was very obliging.
White-collared kingfisher - by far the most common kingfisher found here in Cebu. I've only been seeing two species so far. This and the Common.
This individual banked left and landed on the mud flats.
A couple of minutes later two more came flying in and met up with the one above.
Javan Pond heron - getting more common. The first few months I birded at SRP I would usually just see one or two individuals. Lately, I am seeing more of them by the dikes. This guy stood still for a bit until I raised my camera. Was able to lock on him and managed this bif.
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