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Philippines: Mindanao, Cebu, Bohul, Luzon and Palawan (1 Viewer)
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Spotted Wood-Kingfisher
The male!
One of the highlights of the whole trip, was worth getting on the plane for.... along with a few others goodies of course. This nearly eluded us although we would have given up the next day to try again if we had to.
A premium quality bird, even if my image doesn't quite do the fella justice.
This bird was seen after about an hours walk up from the entrance gates at Mt Makiling, Luzon.
The male!
One of the highlights of the whole trip, was worth getting on the plane for.... along with a few others goodies of course. This nearly eluded us although we would have given up the next day to try again if we had to.
A premium quality bird, even if my image doesn't quite do the fella justice.
This bird was seen after about an hours walk up from the entrance gates at Mt Makiling, Luzon.
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Giant Scops Owl
Mindanao, Mt Kitanglad.
On our second night at the lodge, Carleto took us a few hundred meters down the mountain to where this Bird was calling.
Carleto is a master at mimicking both the Giants Scops Owl and a mouse
resulting in this wonderful bird perched 10mtrs in front of us. Will certainly live long in the memory.
Mindanao, Mt Kitanglad.
On our second night at the lodge, Carleto took us a few hundred meters down the mountain to where this Bird was calling.
Carleto is a master at mimicking both the Giants Scops Owl and a mouse
resulting in this wonderful bird perched 10mtrs in front of us. Will certainly live long in the memory.Attachments
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first part of my blog complete here http://bfbsoutdoorramblings.blogspot.co.uk/
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Thanks folks. I am still writing my trip reports in more detail that will be posted on my blog.... I will add links on here as and when they are done. In the mean time I think I will keep adding new images as I process them, as long as people don't start getting bored...
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second part of my trip report now on my blog here - http://bfbsoutdoorramblings.blogspot.co.uk/
short and sweet for the Cebu leg I am afraid
short and sweet for the Cebu leg I am afraid
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thirudevaram
Trapped in mist ***s
That Luzon Hornbill must be placed at the last among the Hornbills for its looks but still a winner among the Luzon only birds.
A great trip report!
A great trip report!
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ID Question
Query without an Image to back it up I am afraid.
Didn't think about this until I got home and looked more closely at the range.
Stood in Los Banos University Campus overlooking a bridge about 1km from the entrance to Mt Makiling when I saw (Twice, and good views) of a Sunbird that I immediately called Crimson. I am still convinced that this is what I saw in good light.
Now looking at ranges in the Philippine Bird guide neither Crimson or Magnificent should be there?
My question is, has the range changed since this publication or were one or the other always possible birds in this location or am I going mad?..... no need to answer the last question in too much detail
Many Thanks
Dave
Query without an Image to back it up I am afraid.
Didn't think about this until I got home and looked more closely at the range.
Stood in Los Banos University Campus overlooking a bridge about 1km from the entrance to Mt Makiling when I saw (Twice, and good views) of a Sunbird that I immediately called Crimson. I am still convinced that this is what I saw in good light.
Now looking at ranges in the Philippine Bird guide neither Crimson or Magnificent should be there?
My question is, has the range changed since this publication or were one or the other always possible birds in this location or am I going mad?..... no need to answer the last question in too much detail
Many Thanks
Dave
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On list of possible Sunbirds/Spiderhunters for Los Banos/ Makiling we were told we saw all possible by Jops except Naked-faced Spiderhunter, Crimson wasn't on the possible list, so unless a vagrant it is not expected there.
Only possible confusing species with Magnificent / Crimson in my view would be Handsome (Aethopyga Bella)which showed much more red than on the plate (note - Lovely only shown) and also has a yellow rump and blue tail. If seen through bins in a fleeting view without underparts viewed and nothing to compare with you could miss the smaller size. We saw a number of them here.
On list of possible Sunbirds/Spiderhunters for Los Banos/ Makiling we were told we saw all possible by Jops except Naked-faced Spiderhunter, Crimson wasn't on the possible list, so unless a vagrant it is not expected there.
Only possible confusing species with Magnificent / Crimson in my view would be Handsome (Aethopyga Bella)which showed much more red than on the plate (note - Lovely only shown) and also has a yellow rump and blue tail. If seen through bins in a fleeting view without underparts viewed and nothing to compare with you could miss the smaller size. We saw a number of them here.
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