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Hi,

It looks like I will have a layover in Manila on my way back from my New Zealand trip (thread here:http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=313302) so I was wondering if anyone knew any inexpensive bird guides or local birders that may be willing to pick me up in the airport for a day's birding?

I am due to arrive in Manila at 3.30 am on Wednesday 6th January this year and fly out on Tuesday 7th January at 12.45pm.

Thanks,

Oli
 
The New Zealand side is coming on nicely but not getting anywhere with this layover (now booked). Anyone able to suggest a guide or local birder?
 
temmie said:
maybe he is out in the field... keep me updated, so I can give it a try if you don't succeed.
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Thanks Temmie.

Bram did reply but is quoting $350 for a day in Subic Bay or $700 for the day and a half (including a night's stay). This is far too much.

I have also been quoted $280 by another guide but this would just be birding around Manila.

The accommodation options round the airport all look really expensive or a bit dubious so I'm beginning to think spending a day in Manila was not a winning idea. I'll keep looking before going back to one of the guides.
 
it's always an option to self-organize this day or not?
If so, there are 2 locations in or nearby Manila I can think about:
1. Candaba Swamp: https://goo.gl/maps/DLdcgdiFHsv
2. La Mesa eco park: https://goo.gl/maps/F1Rg77jRaau

If you have a day and a night, Subic is doable, I did it, but I had my flight out from Clark airport, and this makes a huge difference regarding travel time from Olangapo.
To get to Subic, I took a bus (followed the info here: http://www.birding2asia.com/W2W/Philippines/Subic.html )
 
temmie said:
it's always an option to self-organize this day or not?
If so, there are 2 locations in or nearby Manila I can think about:
1. Candaba Swamp: https://goo.gl/maps/DLdcgdiFHsv
2. La Mesa eco park: https://goo.gl/maps/F1Rg77jRaau

If you have a day and a night, Subic is doable, I did it, but I had my flight out from Clark airport, and this makes a huge difference regarding travel time from Olangapo.
To get to Subic, I took a bus (followed the info here: http://www.birding2asia.com/W2W/Philippines/Subic.html )
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Thanks Temmie. Candaba Marsh looks too far but I could do La Mesa Eco Park by taxi if I can't sort a guide. I'd need to get the hotel to agree to hold my bags all day as I land at 3.30 am. I haven't booked a place to stay yet because I'm struggling to work out where the best places near to the airport would be? Ideally somewhere relatively inexpensive but with or near somewhere I can work around in the morning before my flight and find a couple of new birds.
 
Hi!

I'm going to Manila for a week in the beginning of February, and would be interested to know some good birding locations. I am particularly interested in seeing the Philippine Eagle/Eagle Owl and the Philippine duck. Is there anywhere near Manila that you can see these species? La Mesa Eco Park also sounds like a good location. Can you get to these sites by public transport, or do you need a car? I would also be interested in other good birding locations maximum 1 overnight stay away from Manila, if anyone has any suggestions. :)

Cheers,
HN
 
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I've only got a day so decided to splash out on a guide as anything else was too much hassle with my flight times. Will let you know how I get on.
 
Hi! Is it safe to go birdwatching and photographing birds alone via public transport in Subic Bay, La Mesa Ecopark, Candaba swamp?
 
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