Philippines: Mindanao, Cebu, Bohul, Luzon and Palawan (2 Viewers)

[Bananafishbones]

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.

Cheers David. I had already ruled out Handsome Sunbird on the fact that the species I saw was a complete Red top half including breast and throat \ head. I have looked at dozens of Purple throated in differing lights and am convinced that wasn't the species in question. So.......

Either it is a Vagrant Crimson Sunbird or ....... madness has set in.

Obviously I will never know now which is a shame. I had plenty of opportunity to get an image but at the time really didn't think I was looking at something that was out of range.... Live and learn I think.

I will keep it as a possible if Crimson is sighted \ reported their in the future.

Dave

 

[Bananafishbones]

As promised on another post I have listed the contact details to acquire a permit to allow access through the gate at Hill 394.

I have no idea how to find this place but here are the contact details anyway.
Limay Factory: Barangay Lamao, Limay, Bataan.
Tel Nos: 047-2445772 or (73) or (74)
Fax: 047-2445810

 

[Bananafishbones]

Part four of my blog now updated with the Subic Bay area

http://bfbsoutdoorramblings.blogspot.co.uk/

 

[Bananafishbones]

a short post from Candaba now on my blog

Pt 5 here http://bfbsoutdoorramblings.blogspot.co.uk/

 

[Bananafishbones]

Thought I would add a few more images over the next few days.

Today - Red Crested Malkoha

Nr Mt Makiling

 

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Palawan

just posted my last page of this trip on my blog - its a bit of an epic, so hope you enjoy.

http://bfbsoutdoorramblings.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/philippines-2014-pt-7-palawan.html