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| Grey wagtail |
It has been a while since my last lifer. I have not been able to go out birding for a while and the last time I went out it was a dull day. It has always been a surprise for me that I get to see more species here in the city than in my home town where I'm suppose to see more since it is closer to the rural areas, not to mention more trees and such. I have seen wagtails, colasisis (although I have started hearing them a lot and saw them one time at my parents place), a Philippine coucal, a Philippine magpie-robin and a Peregrine falcon a couple of times - which I have not seen at home (my parents' place). Most of the time I would be looking out the window while doing dishes or laundry. I always keep an eye out for birds and listen to calls. I have been hearing wagtail calls recently which is not uncommon since there is a race track with a grassy field in the middle just behind the building where we reside - which would attract them and I have seen a few of them flying in the afternoon towards Mactan island which I think is where they roost - most probably in the mangrove areas. What I found strange though is that the calls where louder and closer. I didn't pay any mind since it sounded like the bird or birds where just passing through until one day, me and my son were hanging out by the stairs when he suddenly pointed out and said "buuu", which his way of saying "bird" or "blue". I looked out and didn't see anything at first until a wagging tail caught my eye. It was a wagtail browsing by the drains at the back of a neighboring apartment/house. I thought it was just a yellow wagtail but something told me to get my camera and take a closer look. Took a few shots and chimped - wohoo! finally a Grey wagtail! First time I saw one I didnt get to take a photo and wasn't close enough to positively identify. I don't know why but this common bird is not so commonly seen - by me at least. But I am glad I finally get to really see one.
