Mount Isarog, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon)

Abstract:
Mount Isarog rises in the heart of the province of Camarines Sur and it is the highest forested peak in Southern Luzon (1976 meters). The Park has a rich diversity of endemic flora and fauna including the Mount Isarog Shrew Mouse, Mount Isarog Striped Shrew Rat, Mount Isarog Shrew-Rat and the Isolated Forest Frog. There is a good (mountain) forest above 900 meters and mossy forest above 1500 meters. Illegal logging and slash-and-burn have been declared in almost all the (lowland) dipterocarp forest below 900 meters. There are several trails on Mount Isarog and some of these trails will lead to the summit.

Transport from San Andres pier (Catanduanes) to Tabaco City, Albay (Luzon):
- Boat: (MV Regina), San Andres to Tabaco City, Albay (2,5 hrs). The first boat will depart at 9:30 am. There is also a boat from Viga harbour going to Tabaco City (3-4 hrs).
Transport from Tabaco to Naga City:
- Mini bus, Tabaco City harbour to Naga City (2,5 hrs).
Transport from Naga City to Panicuason, Mount Isarog:
- Jeepney, Naga City (terminal Naga City market) to Panicuason (1 hr). There a few jeepneys a day from Naga City and back. We took the 7 am jeepney.

Accommodation Naga City:
Villa Caceres, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon).
Accommodation Mount Isarog:
Tent.

Visited birding sites:
1) Mount Isarog.

Mount Isarog
Location: Mount Isarog, Panicuason, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon).
Abstract: Degraded lowland dipterocarp forest below 900 meters. Good mountain forests start above 900 meters with mossy forest above 1500 meters.
Difficulty: Difficult.
Transport: Take a car or jeep (terminal at the Naga City market) from Naga to Panicuason. From the Girl Scout of the Philippines office in Panicuason, it’s about 30 minutes to the DENR office for registration and, if needed, to arrange for a guide. From the DENR office, it’s about 6-7 hours to the campsite (Camp Three). The climb between the DENR office and Camp One (Malabsay) at 900 meters is relatively easy with mostly degraded forest, plantations and bamboo and will take about 2-3 hours. From Camp One to Camp Three, the trail becomes steeper. Well-devolved montane and mossy forest are found here. The campsite is at a small clearing at 1400 meters.
Remarks: This trail is very popular for mountaineers and other tourists. Avoid weekends and holidays! There are few jeepneys a day fromand to Naga. In case you miss one jeep, it’s also possible to take a tricycle or motorcycle back to Naga.
There were some clearings which were productive: flocks of Elegant Tit, Yellow-wattled Bulbul, Chestnut-faced Babbler, Mountain Leaf-Warbler, Blue-headed Fantail and Velvet-fronted Nuthatch. Luzon Scops-owl was heard around the campsite. Whiskered Pitta was found uphill from the campsite.



Birds:
Blue-crowned Racquet-tail, Scale-feathered Malkoha, Red-crested Malkoha, Luzon Scops-Owl, Luzon Hornbill, Rufous Hornbill and Whiskered Pitta.

BIRDLIST
2-19-2008 = Albay and Camarines Sur (Naga City).
2-20-2008 = Mount Isarog, Panicuason, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon).
2-21-2008 = Mount Isarog, Panicuason, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon);
Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon).
2-22-2008 = Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon);
Naga Airport, Camarines Sur (Luzon).
Weather: Dry and sunny.

--Herons, Egrets, Bitterns--
Great Egret, "Eastern Great Egret" (Ardea alba modesta)
2-19-2008 Camarines Sur (Luzon) present
Little Egret (Egretta garzetta garzetta)
2-19-2008 Albay (Luzon) present, 50+
2-19-2008 Camarines Sur (Luzon) present , 50+
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present , 5+
Cattle Egret, "Eastern Cattle Egret" (Bubulcus (ibis) coromandus)
2-19-2008 Albay (Luzon) present, 100+
2-19-2008 Camarines Sur (Luzon) present , 150+
2-19-2008 Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present
2-21-2008 Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present
Cinnamon Bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus)
2-19-2008 San Miguel, Bato, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis)
2-19-2008 Nabao, Bato, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2

--Buzzards, Kites, Eagles, Vultures, Harriers, Hawks--
Black-shouldered Kite, "Black-winged Kite" (Elanus caeruleus hypoleucus)
2-19-2008 Pili, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
Rufous-bellied Eagle (Hieraaetus kienerii formosus)
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1

--Lapwings, Plovers--
Grey Plover, "Black-bellied Plover" (Pluvialis squatarola)
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
Little Ringed-Plover (Charadrius dubius dubius)
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1

--Doves, Pigeons--
Rock Pigeon, "Feral Pigeon" (Columba livia)
2-19-2008 Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present
White-eared Brown-Dove, "White-eared Dove" (Phapitreron leucotis leucotis) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 4
Amethyst Brown-Dove, "Amethyst Dove" (Phapitreron amethystinus amethystina) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
Yellow-breasted Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus occipitalis occipitalis) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 3
Philippine Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia tenuirostris) [E]
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
Spotted Dove, "Spotted-necked Dove" (Streptopelia chinensis tigrina)
2-19-2008 Tabaco City, Albay (Luzon) present
2-19-2008 Camarines Sur (Luzon) present
2-22-2008 Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present
Zebra Dove (Geopelia striata striata)
2-19-2008 Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present

--Lorikeets, Cockatoos, Parrots, Racquet-tails, Hanging Parrots--
Guaiabero (Bolbopsittacus lunulatus lunulatus) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 3
Blue-crowned Racquet-tail (Prioniturus discurus whiteheadi) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1+ at least one heard and one individual seen flying over
Colasisi, "Philippine Hanging Parrot" (Loriculus philippensis philippensis) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2

--Cuckoos, Malkohas, Coucals--
Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo (Cuculus pectoralis) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
Brush Cuckoo, "Rusty-breasted Cuckoo" (Cacomantis (variolosus) sepulcralis)
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
Scale-feathered Malkoha (Lepidogrammus cumingi) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
Red-crested Malkoha, "Rough-crested Malkoha" (Dasylophus superciliosus superciliosus) [E]
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 5 two pairs and one individual
Lesser Coucal (Centropus bengalensis philippinensis) [Esp]
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1

--Owls--
Luzon Scops-Owl (Otus longicornis) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1 heard around 5 am
Philippine Hawk-Owl, "Luzon Hawk-Owl" (Ninox (philippensis) philippensis) [E]
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1

--Nightjars--
Philippine Nightjar (Caprimulgus manillensis) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1

--Swifts, Needletails--
Philippine Swiftlet (Aerodramus mearnsi) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 5
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
Purple Needletail (Hirundapus celebensis)
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1

--Trogons--
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens luzoniensis) [E]
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1

--Rollers--
(Oriental) Dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis cynanocollis)
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 5+
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1

--Kingfishers--
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis bengalensis)
2-19-2008 Nabao, Bato, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
White-collared Kingfisher, "Collared Kingfisher" (Todirhamphus chloris collaris)
2-19-2008 Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
2-19-2008 Pili, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 4

--Bee-eaters--
Blue-throated Bee-eater (Merops viridis americanus) [Esp]
2-19-2008 Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 3
Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus philippinus)
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 15+

--Hornbills--
Luzon Hornbill, "Luzon Tarictic" (Penelopides manillae manillae) [E]
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1 distant view of a male individual
Rufous Hornbill (Buceros hydrocorax hydrocorax) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2+
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2+

--Barbets--
Coppersmith Barbet (Megalaima haemacephala haemacephala) [Esp]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2+

--Woodpeckers--
Philippine (Pygmy) Woodpecker (Dendrocopos maculatus validirostris) [E]
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
Greater Flameback, "Greater Flame-backed Woodpecker" (Chrysocolaptes lucidus haematribon) [Esp]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1+

--Pittas--
Whiskered Pitta, "Koch’s Pitta" (Pitta kochi) [E]
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1+ heard early in the morning

--Martins, Swallows--
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica gutturalis)
2-19-2008 Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 15+
Pacific Swallow (Hirundo tahitica javanica)
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 10+

--Cuckoo-shrikes, Trillers, Minivets--
Bar-bellied Cuckoo-shrike (Coracina striata striata) [Esp]
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 3+
Pied Triller (Lalage nigra chilensis) [Esp]
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
Scarlet Minivet (Pericrocotus flammeus novus) [Esp]
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1

--Bulbuls--
Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier goiavier) [Esp]
2-19-2008 Tabaco City, Albay (Luzon) present
2-19-2008 Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present, common below 900 meters
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present
Yellow-wattled Bulbul (Pycnonotus urostictus urostictus) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 5
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 3
Philippine Bulbul (Ixos philippinus philippinus) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 10+
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 10+

--Drongos--
Balicassiao, "Luzon Balicassiao" (Dicrurus balicassius balicassius) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 3

--Orioles, Fairy-Bluebirds--
Philippine Fairy-Bluebird (Irena cyanogastra cyanogaster) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1

--Tits--
Elegant Tit (Parus elegans elegans) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 5+
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 10+

--Nuthatches--
Sulphur-billed Nuthatch (Sitta oenochlamys isarog) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 3

--Babblers--
Black-crowned Babbler (Stachyris nigrocapitata affinis) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 10+
Chestnut-faced Babbler (Stachyris whiteheadi sorsogonensis) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 5+
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 15+

--Robins, Shamas, Thrushes--
White-browed Shortwing (Brachypteryx montana andersoni) [Esp]
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
Island Thrush (Turdus poliocephalus mayonensis) [Esp]
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1

--Old World Warblers--
Lemon-throated Leaf-Warbler (Phylloscopus cebuensis sorsogonensis) [E]
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 3
Mountain Leaf-Warbler (Phylloscopus trivirgatus ???) [Esp]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 10+ this subspecies?
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 15+
Striated Grassbird (Megalurus palustris)
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
Grey-backed Tailorbird (Orthotomus derbianus derbianus) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 3
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 8+
Bright-capped Cisticola, "Golden-headed Cisticola" (Cisticola exilis semirufa) [Esp]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
Zitting Cisticola, "Fan-tailed Cisticola" (Cisticola juncidis tinnabulans)
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1

--Flycatchers--
Grey-streaked Flycatcher (Muscicapa griseisticta)
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 3
Mountain Verditer-Flycatcher, "Island (Verditer) Flycatcher" (Eumyias panayensis nigrimentalis) [Esp]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
Citrine Canary-Flycatcher (Culicicapa helianthea zimmeri) [Esp]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2 this subspecies?
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 3 this subspecies?
Pied Fantail (Rhipidura javanica nigritorquis) [Esp]
2-19-2008 Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
Blue-headed Fantail (Rhipidura cyaniceps cyaniceps) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 5+
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 10+
Black-naped Monarch (Hypothymis azurea azurea) [Esp]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1

--Whistlers--
Green-backed Whistler (Pachycephala albiventris crissalis) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1+
Yellow-bellied Whistler (Pachycephala philippinensis philippinensis) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 3

--Wagtails, Pipits--
Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea robusta)
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava)
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 10+
Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus richardi lugubris) [Esp]
1-27-2008 Casiguran, Aurora (Luzon) 1
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1

--Wood-swallows--
White-breasted Wood-swallow (Artamus leucorynchus leucorynchus)
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2

--Shrikes--
Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach nasutus) [Esp]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus lucion)
2-19-2008 Pili, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2

--Starlings--
Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis panayensis)
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
Coleto (Sarcops calvus calvus) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 3
Crested Myna (Acridotheres cristatellus cristatellus)
2-19-2008 Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 5
2-19-2008 Pili, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 6
2-19-2008 San Miguel, Bato, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 8+

--Sunbirds, Spiderhunters--
Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis jugularis) [Esp]
2-19-2008 Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans flagrans) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 4
Handsome Sunbird (Aethopyga bella minuta) [E]
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
Naked-faced Spiderhunter (Arachnothera clarae luzonensis) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1

--Flowerpeckers--
Olive-backed Flowerpecker (Prionochilus olivaceus parsoni) [E]
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
Bicolored Flowerpecker (Dicaeum bicolor inexpectatum) [E]
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
Red-keeled Flowerpecker, "Red-striped Flowerpecker" (Dicaeum australe australe) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
Buzzing Flowerpecker (Dicaeum hypoleucum obscurum) [E]
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1
Pygmy Flowerpecker (Dicaeum pygmaeum pygmaeum) [E]
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2

--White-eyes--
Lowland White-eye (Zosterops meyeni) [E]
2-19-2008 Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 2
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 10+
Yellowish White-eye, "Golden-green White-eye" (Zosterops nigrorum luzonicus) [E]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 5
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 3
Mountain White-eye (Zosterops montanus whiteheadi) [Esp]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 10+
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 50+

--Old World Sparrows, Weavers--
Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus)
2-19-2008 Tabaco City, Albay (Luzon) present
2-19-2008 Pili, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present
2-19-2008 Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present
2-21-2008 Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present

--Avadavats, Parrotfinches, Munias--
Chestnut Munia, “Black-headed Munia” (Lonchura malacca jagori)
2-19-2008 Albay (Luzon) present
2-19-2008 Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present
2-22-2008 Naga Airport, Naga City, Camarines Sur (Luzon) present

* MAMMALS: Monkies
Long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis philippinensis) [Esp]
2-20-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 1 heard
2-21-2008 Mount Isarog (Panicuason), Naga, Camarines Sur (Luzon) 5+ heard and seen

Catanduanes (Luzon)

Abstract:
Catanduanes is a satellite island of Luzon which remains the largest block of (lowland) forest in the Bicol Region (southern Luzon). The centre of Catanduanes is hilly and mainly covered with lowland dipterocarp forest mixed with coconut plantations. The best time of the year to visit Catanduanes is from the months of March to July when the weather turns dry. It is coolest and rainiest from October to the early part of January; cyclone season.

Transport from Manila to Catanduanes:
- Flight (Asian Spirit), Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Terminal 2), Manila to Virac, Catanduanes (1 hr). There is one flight a day to Virac and back. My flight departed at 08:10am.
Transport from Virac airport to Virac proper:
- Tricycle, Virac airport to Rakdell Inn, Virac (10-15 minutes).
Transport from Virac to Viga:
- The best option is to hire a motorcycle or a (4x4) car with a driver. Public transport is very limited and not really reliable in Catanduanes; the jeepney from Virac to Viga will depart late in the afternoon.
Transport from Virac to Gigmoto:
- The best option is to hire a a motorcycle or a (4x4) car with a driver. The jeepney from Virac to Gigmoto will depart around 10:00am and it will take about 5 hours (depending on the weather and road conditions). The jeepney will depart from Gigmoto at a really absurd time (2:00am)!
Transport from San Andres, Catanduanes to Tabaco, Albay (Luzon):
- Boat (MV Regina), San Andres to Tabaco, Albay (2,5 hrs). The first boat will depart at 09:30am. There is also a boat from Viga harbour going to Tabaco (3-4 hrs).

Accommodation Virac:
Rakdell Inn, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon). Other options in Virac are Midtown Inn and Marem Pension Hotel. Rakdell Inn and Midtown Inn are both around the central plaza of Virac, Marem Pension Hotel is found along the main road on the way to Bato. There are just very few options outside Virac: two beach resorts could be found in Puraran on the east coast and there is a beach resort near San Andres too.
Accommodation Viga-Gigmoto Watershed: Tent.

Visited birding sites:
1) Balongbong, Bato;
2) Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto;
3) Buenavista, Viga;
4) Oco River estuary, Viga;
5) Buenavista, Bato;
6) Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres.

Balongbong Watershed
Location: Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon).
Abstract: Degraded lowlands dipterocarp forest, part of a watershed.
Difficulty: It’s a relatively easy, but long walk with good birding opportunities. The trail continues into the centre of Catanduanes.
Transport: Motorcycle/car, Virac to Bato. The track to Balongbong Watershed is about one kilometer before the bridge over the Bato River. The trail will slowly go uphill and you will walk the first two hours in mostly degraded forest mixed with coconut trees. After 2-3 hours, forest changes into more closed-canopy forest and the trail is partly overgrown. An alternative hike starts just behind the Balongbong hydro-electric power station (1.5 km north of the Bato River Bridge) where you have to walk 1000 stairs to get to a water reservoir on top of the hill. A trail near the water reservoir will take you downhill again.
Remarks: Flocks of Elegant Tit, Black-crowned Babbler, Stripe-headed Rhabdornis, Buzzing Flowerpecker and Blue-headed Fantail are common here. Philippine Cockatoo (local name is "White Prico") was seen about three hours from the mainroad (National Highway) along the stream (Balongbong River) in the edge of the forest (degraded dipterocarp forest with native trees mixed with coconut trees).

Viga-Gigmoto Watershed
Location: Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon).
Abstract: Dipterocarp forest between Viga and Gigmoto. The landscape until the waterfalls is dominated by scrub and degraded forest with coconut trees. Good forest starts around the waterfalls and will continue until Viga municipality. A local guide is necessary to find the trail and for security against the NPA.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Transport: Motorcycle/car, Virac to San Pedro, Gigmoto (2-3 hrs) or to Virac (1,5 hrs). The trail to the watershed is about 30 minutes from San Pedro and starts near the Nahulugan Falls. It’s possible to follow this trail for 6-7 hours until Viga.
Remarks: Luzon Bleeding-heart was heard 500 meters from the waterfalls nearby an open grassy scrub with ferns and about 1.5 km from the waterfalls in thick forest with tree ferns. A few Blue-crowned Racquet-tails were flying around.

Buenavista, Viga
Location: Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon).
Abstract: Well-devolved coastal forest and scrub.
Difficulty: Easy-moderate.
Transport: Motorcycle/car, Virac to Buenavista, via Viga (two hours). Between Tambognon and Buenavista, you will find some small surfaces of coastal forest. Coming from Tambognon going south (direction Buenavista-Gigmoto), the road will go uphill and make a right curve at the top of the hill. About 100 meters from here, is a partly overgrown trail going down to a sandy beach that will lead through coastal forest and scrub. At the beach walk in the direction of Tambognon and after a few meters, you will find a trail going uphill. You can walk this trail for about 1-2 kilometers in coastal forest.
Remarks: Brief sighting of a pair of the Philippine Cockatoo here. Grey-backed Tailorbird was seen here in a mixed flock with Yellowish White-eye, Citrine Canary-Flycatcher and Blue-headed Fantail.

Oco River estuary
Location: Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon).
Abstract: Extensive mangrove with Nipa-trees and coastal marshes.
Difficulty: Easy.
Transport: Motorcycle/car, Virac to Viga (1,5 hrs). The Oco River estuary is a few minutes north of Viga proper going to Panganiban.

Buenavista, Bato
Location: Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon).
Abstract: Plantations and scrub forest around the PAGASA Weather Station.
Difficulty: Easy.
Transport: Motorcycle/car, Virac to Bato (45 minutes). From Bato proper, take the road going to Gigmoto. After 15 minutes, the road will go uphill and you will reach Buenavista proper. Take the concrete road to PAGASA Weather Station in Buenavista centre (on the left side).

Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary
Location: Agojo, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon).
Abstract: Mangroves, coconut trees and coastal scrub.
Difficulty: Easy.
Transport: Take a motorcycle/car from Virac to Agojo, San Andres (1 hr). From Agojo, via San Andres, drive though the Marine Park. There is also a beach resort nearby.



Birds:
Philippine Duck, Philippine Hawk-Eagle, Cream-bellied Fruit-Dove, Luzon Bleeding-heart, Philippine Cockatoo, Blue-naped Parrot, Blue-crowned Racquet-tail, Rufous Coucal, Indigo-banded Kingfisher, Philippine Dwarf-Kingfisher, Spotted Wood-Kingfisher, Luzon Hornbill, Sooty Woodpecker, Blackish Cuckoo-shrike, Black-crowned Babbler, Blue-breasted Flycatcher, Rufous Paradise-Flycatcher, Short-crested Monarch and Yellowish White-eye.

BIRDLIST
2-15-2008 = Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon);
San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon).
2-16-2008 = Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon).
2-17-2008 = Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon);
San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Tambognon, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon).
2-18-2008 = Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon);
San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Santo Domingo, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon).
Weather: Dry, with sunny periods and a few rain showers early in the morning.

--Herons, Egrets, Bitterns--
Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea manilensis)
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Great Egret, "Eastern Great Egret" (Ardea alba modesta)
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Eastern Reef-Egret, "Pacific Reef Egret", "Pacific Reef Heron" (Egretta sacra sacra)
2-18-2008 Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
Intermediate Egret, "Yellow-billed Egret" (Egretta intermedia)
2-18-2008 Santo Domingo, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-18-2008 San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 6
Little Egret (Egretta garzetta garzetta)
2-17-2008 Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 San Miguel, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
Little Heron, "Striated Heron" (Butorides striata carcinophilus)
2-18-2008 Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Cattle Egret, "Eastern Cattle Egret" (Bubulcus (ibis) coromandus)
2-15-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 San Miguel, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-19-2008 San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
Rufous Night-Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus manillensis)
2-18-2008 Santo Domingo, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Cinnamon Bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus)
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis)
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Black Bittern (Dupetor flavicollis flavicollis)
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Whistling Ducks, Shelducks--
Wandering Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna arcuata arcuata)
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 8 one group of eight individuals
2-18-2008 Santo Domingo, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3

--Dabbling Ducks--
Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) [E]
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 in ricefields besides the river, near the bridge

--Buzzards, Kites, Eagles, Vultures, Harriers, Hawks--
Barred Honeybuzzard (Pernis celebensis winkleri) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Black-shouldered Kite, "Black-winged Kite" (Elanus caeruleus hypoleucus)
2-15-2008 San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Virac Proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus intermedius)
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
White-bellied Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Besra (Accipiter virgatus confusus) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3 one pair and one individual
Chinese Goshawk (Accipiter soloensis)
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon 1
Philippine Serpent-Eagle, "Crested Serpent-Eagle" (Spilornis holospilus) ("Spilornis cheela holospilus") [E] ["Esp"]
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 two individuals
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3 one pair and one individual
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Philippine Hawk-Eagle, "Luzon Hawk-Eagle" (Spizaetus (philippensis) philippensis) [E]
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 one adult individual and one juvenile together

--Megapodes--
Tabon Scrubfowl, "Philippine Megapode" (Megapodius cumingii pusillus) [nE]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3

--Junglefowl, Pheasants, Patridges, Quails--
Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus philippensis) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2

--Rails, Crakes, Waterhens, Coots--
Barred Rail (Gallirallus torquatus torquatus) [nE]
2-15-2008 San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-15-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 at the beach
2-17-2008 Tambognon, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Viga-Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Slaty-legged Crake (Rallina eurizonoides eurizonoides) [Esp]
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
White-browed Crake (Porzana cinerea ocularis) [Esp]
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Plain Bush-hen (Amaurornis olivacea) [nE]
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
White-breasted Waterhen, "White-breasted Bush-hen" (Amaurornis phoenicurus javanica)
2-15-2008 San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Lapwings, Plovers--
Grey Plover, "Black-bellied Plover" (Pluvialis squatarola)
2-18-2008 Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Little Ringed-Plover (Charadrius dubius dubius)
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Bato Bridge, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus)
2-18-2008 Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
Malaysian Plover (Charadrius peronii)
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2

--Curlews, Godwits, Sandpipers, Snipes--
Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus variegatus)
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia)
2-18-2008 Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
2-18-2008 Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Sanderling (Calidris alba)
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Rufous-necked Stint, "Red-necked Stint" (Calidris ruficollis)
2-18-2008 Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Doves, Pigeons--
Rock Pigeon, "Feral Pigeon" (Columba livia)
2-15-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
Pompadour Green-Pigeon, "Philippine Green Pigeon" (Treron pompadora axillaris) (Treron axillaries) [Esp] ["E"]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 6+
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
White-eared Brown-Dove, "White-eared Dove" (Phapitreron leucotis leucotis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2+
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Cream-bellied Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus merrilli merrilli) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 4 two individuals and one pair?
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Yellow-breasted Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus occipitalis occipitalis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Black-chinned Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus leclancheri leclancheri) [nE]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Green Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula aenea aenea) [Esp]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 8+
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Philippine Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia tenuirostris) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 near the junction to the weather station
Island Collared-Dove (Streptopelia bitorquata dusumieri) [Esp]
2-15-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Santo Domingo, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Spotted Dove, "Spotted-necked Dove" (Streptopelia chinensis tigrina)
2-15-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-15-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
Zebra Dove (Geopelia striata striata)
2-17-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
(Common) Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica indica)
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2+
Luzon Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba luzonica rubiventris) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2

--Lorikeets, Cockatoos, Parrots, Racquet-tails, Hanging Parrots--
Philippine Cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia) [E]
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 one individual was seen about 3 hours from the National Highway along a stream (Balongbong River) in the edge of the forest (degraded dipterocarp forest with native trees mixed with coconut trees)
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 brief sighting of two individuals (most likely a pair)
Blue-naped Parrot (Tanygnathus lucionensis lucionensis) [nE]
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 this subspecies?
Blue-crowned Racquet-tail (Prioniturus discurus whiteheadi) [E]
2-15-2008 San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 flying over main road
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 4 two pairs flying over
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 10 three groups of three, five and two individuals
Colasisi, "Philippine Hanging Parrot" (Loriculus philippensis philippensis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2

--Cuckoos, Malkohas, Coucals--
Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo (Cuculus pectoralis) [E]
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Common Koel, "Asian Koel" (Eudynamys scolopaceus mindanensis) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Scale-feathered Malkoha (Lepidogrammus cumingi) [E]
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Red-crested Malkoha, "Rough-crested Malkoha" (Dasylophus superciliosus superciliosus) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Philippine Coucal (Centropus viridis viridis) [E]
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Rufous Coucal (Centropus unirufus) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3 one pair and one individual heard and seen

--Owls--
Philippine Scops-Owl (Otus megalotis megalotis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Philippine Hawk-Owl, "Luzon Hawk-Owl" (Ninox (philippensis) philippensis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Nightjars--
Great Eared Nightjar (Eurostopodus macrotis macrotis) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 on the road
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 on the road
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Swifts, Needletails--
Island Swiflet, "Uniform Swiftlet" (Aerodramus vanikorensis amelis)
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 10+
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 12
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 8
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 15
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 18
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 12
Glossy Swiftlet, "Grey-rumped Swiftlet" (Collocalia (esculenta) marginata) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 6
2-18-2008 Bato Bridge, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 18
2-18-2008 Bato proper, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 15
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5

--Trogons--
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens luzoniensis) [E]
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Kingfishers--
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis bengalensis)
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2+
Indigo-banded Kingfisher (Alcedo cyanopectus cyanopectus) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 near the waterfalls
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 “Balongbong River”
Philippine Dwarf-Kingfisher, "Philippine Kingfisher" (Ceyx melanurus melanurus) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 one individual seen about 30 minutes from the waterfalls, sitting on a tree stump with a big insect (a cricket?)
White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis gularis) [Esp]
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
White-collared Kingfisher, "Collared Kingfisher" (Todirhamphus chloris collaris)
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
Spotted Wood-Kingfisher, "Spotted Kingfisher" (Actenoides lindsayi lindsayi) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2+ rare-uncommon; overlooked?

--Hornbills--
Luzon Hornbill, "Luzon Tarictic" (Penelopides manillae manillae) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1+
2-18-2008 Santo Domingo, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
No Rufous Hornbill heard or seen

--Barbets--
Coppersmith Barbet (Megalaima haemacephala celestinoi) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 this subspecies?
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 this subspecies?
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 this subspecies?

--Woodpeckers--
Philippine (Pygmy) Woodpecker (Dendrocopos maculatus validirostris) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3+
Sooty Woodpecker (Mulleripicus funebris funebris) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Greater Flameback, "Greater Flame-backed Woodpecker" (Chrysocolaptes lucidus haematribon) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Pittas--
Red-bellied Pitta (Pitta erythrogaster erythrogaster) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Martins, Swallows--
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica gutturalis)
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 25+

--Cuckoo-shrikes, Trillers, Minivets--
Bar-bellied Cuckoo-shrike (Coracina striata striata) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3+ this subspecies?
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 this subspecies?
Blackish Cuckoo-shrike (Coracina coerulescens coerulescens) [E]
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 samen met Bar-bellied Cuckoo-shrike
Pied Triller (Lalage nigra chilensis) [Esp]
2-17-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Bulbuls--
Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier goiavier) [Esp]
2-15-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-19-2008 San Andres pier, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
Yellow-wattled Bulbul (Pycnonotus urostictus urostictus) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Philippine Bulbul (Ixos philippinus philippinus) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 10+

--Drongos--
Balicassiao, "Luzon Balicassiao" (Dicrurus balicassius balicassius) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Orioles, Fairy-Bluebirds--
Black-naped Oriole (Oriolus chinensis chinensis) [Esp]
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Philippine Fairy-Bluebird (Irena cyanogastra cyanogaster) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Crows--
Large-billed Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos philippinus) [Esp]
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2

--Tits--
Elegant Tit (Parus elegans elegans) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 6+
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5

--Rhabdornis (Creepers)--
Stripe-headed Rhabdornis, "Stripe-sided Rhabdornis", "Stripe-headed Creeper" (Rhabdornis mystacalis mystacalis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Babblers--
Black-crowned Babbler (Stachyris nigrocapitata affinis) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3+
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 8+
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 10+

--Robins, Shamas, Thrushes--
White-browed Shama (Copsychus luzoniensis luzoniensis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3+
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Old World Warblers--
Golden-bellied Flyeater, "Golden-bellied Gerygone" (Gerygone sulphurea simplex) [Esp]
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Tambognon, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Viga-Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Arctic Warbler (Phylloscopus borealis)
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Tawny Grassbird (Megalurus timoriensis tweeddalei) [Esp]
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Striated Grassbird (Megalurus palustris)
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Grey-backed Tailorbird (Orthotomus derbianus nilesi) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 10+
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
Bright-capped Cisticola, "Golden-headed Cisticola" (Cisticola exilis semirufa) [Esp]
2-15-2008 San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3 around the weather station
Zitting Cisticola, "Fan-tailed Cisticola" (Cisticola juncidis tinnabulans)
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Flycatchers--
Blue-breasted Flycatcher, "Rufous-breasted Blue Flycatcher" (Cyornis (herioti) camarinensis) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 only seen in thick undergrowth, not heard
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 one individual heard; buzzing sound
Mangrove Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis rufigastra blythi) [Esp]
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Citrine Canary-Flycatcher (Culicicapa helianthea zimmeri) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Pied Fantail (Rhipidura javanica nigritorquis) [Esp]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Bato proper (church), Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Blue-headed Fantail, "Luzon Blue-headed Fantail" (Rhipidura cyaniceps cyaniceps) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
Rufous Paradise-Flycatcher (Terpsiphone cinnamomea unirufa) [nE]
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Black-naped Monarch (Hypothymis azurea azurea) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 female
Short-crested Monarch (Hypothymis helenae helenae) [E]
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1? one female seen or perhaps a female Black-naped Monarch

--Whistlers--
Yellow-bellied Whistler (Pachycephala philippinensis philippinensis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3

--Wagtails, Pipits--
Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea robusta)
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Bato bridge, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Bato proper (church), Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava)
2-18-2008 Bato bridge, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus richardi lugubris) [Esp]
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Tambognon, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2

--Wood-swallows--
White-breasted Wood-swallow (Artamus leucorynchus leucorynchus)
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2

--Shrikes--
Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach nasutus) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Bato proper, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus lucion)
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-18-2008 Bato proper, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Starlings--
Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis panayensis)
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 10+
Coleto (Sarcops calvus calvus) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Santo Domingo, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Sunbirds, Spiderhunters--
Plain-throated Sunbird, "Brown-throated Sunbird" (Anthreptes malacensis birgitae) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis jugularis) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
Purple-throated Sunbird (Leptocoma sperata sperata) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2+

--Flowerpeckers--
Olive-backed Flowerpecker (Prionochilus olivaceus parsoni) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Striped Flowerpecker, "Thick-billed Flowerpecker" (Dicaeum aeruginosum) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Bicolored Flowerpecker (Dicaeum bicolor inexpectatum) [E]
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Red-keeled Flowerpecker, "Red-striped Flowerpecker" (Dicaeum australe australe) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2+
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Buzzing Flowerpecker (Dicaeum hypoleucum obscurum) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+

--White-eyes--
Yellowish White-eye, "Golden-green White-eye" (Zosterops nigrorum luzonicus) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 15+
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 8+
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+

--Old World Sparrows, Weavers--
Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus)
2-15-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-15-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Viga-Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-19-2008 San Andres pier, Catanduanes (Luzon) present

--Avadavats, Parrotfinches, Munias--
White-bellied Munia (Lonchura leucogastra everetti) [Esp]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-17-2008 San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 25+
2-17-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Viga-Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 20+
Chestnut Munia, "Black-headed Munia" (Lonchura malacca jagori)
2-15-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Viga-Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) present

* MAMMALS: Monkies
Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis philippinensis) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2+
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1+
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+

* MAMMALS: Pigs
Philippine warty pig (Sus philippensis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) a few tracks found

Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao)

Abstract:
Siargao is a low-lying island northeast of Mindanao. On the western side of the island are broad expanses of mangrove forests. Large areas of (degraded) lowland forest are found in the central parts of Siargao and on nearby Bucas Grande.

Transport from Surigao City to Siargao Island:
- Boat, Surigao City to Dapa, Siargao Island (3 hrs). There are a few boats (2-3) a day from Surigao City harbour to Dapa leaving roughly between 6:30am and 12:00.
Transport from Dapa to General Luna:
- Tricycle, Dapa to Patrick’s on the Beach, General Luna (30-45 minutes).
Transport from General Luna to Lobo and Mahayahay:
- Motorcycle, GL to Dapa and Mahayahay (1 hr and 1,5 hrs);
Transport from Dapa to Socorro, Bucas Grande:
- Boat, Dapa to Socorro (1 hr). There two boats a day from Dapa to Socorro; at 06:00am and 04:00pm. The boat back to Dapa will depart at 08:00am and 01:00pm.
Transport from Siargao Island to Surigao City:
- Ferry, Dapa to Surigao City harbour (4 hrs), ETD 06:00am. A few boats (2-3) a day from Dapa to Surigao City harbour, roughly between 06:00am and 12:00.

Accommodation:
Patrick’s on the Beach, General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao).
Many other good options around General Luna.

Visited birding sites:
1) Lobo, Siargao Island;
2) Mahayahay, Siargao Island;
3) Sudlon, Bucas Grande.

Lobo
Location: Lobo, Dapa, Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao).
Abstract: Degraded lowland dipterocarp forest, plantations and scrub forest in central part of Siargao Island.
Difficulty: Easy.
Transport: Motorcycle, General Luna to Dapa. From Dapa to Del Carmen, take the first dirt road outside Dapa proper after the sign with “DENR Office” (at the left side of the road) on it. This cart track swings for about 30 minutes through a coconut plantation with brush wood. The track will slowly turn into a narrow and partly overgrown trail. After a few hundred meters, there is an open grassy location- the start of the Lobo Trail. The Lobo Trail will continue until the next village.
Remarks: Small groups of Rufous Hornbills were seen and heard here early in the morning. Black-headed Tailorbird was seen and heard (quite common) alongside the Lobo Trail and at one of the uphill trails. Some noisy mixed flocks of Yellowish Bulbul, Metallic-winged Sunbird, Brown Tit-Babbler and Everett’s White-eye were seen here.

Mahayahay
Location: Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao).
Abstract: Forest will start after the point where the road changes into a narrower trail. After a few hundred meters, another trail (on the left side) will go uphill. It’s possible to follow this trail for 1-2 kilometers before it splits into an overgrown and unrecognizable track. The hills are largely covered with lowland dipterocarp forest mixed with coconut trees and bamboo.
Difficulty: Easy.
Transport: Motorcycle from General Luna to Mahayahay, via Osmeña. From, Osmeña take the road going to Pilar. After 15-20 minutes, you will arrive in sitio Maasin. From here, a road could take you to the airport (Sayak) and Del Carmen. Continue the road to Pilar and after 10-15 minutes, you will see an inlet with nipa trees and mangroves on your right. Take the first road (going to Mahayahay) on the left after the inlet. Follow this road for two kilometres after passing a few huts (= sitio Mahayahay). The road turns into an overgrown trail called the Mahayahay Trail.
Remarks: Mindanao Broadbill was seen on the uphill trail about 50 meters from the Mahayahay Trail. Flocks of Yellowish Bulbul were heard and seen scattered alongside the trails.

Sudlon
Location: Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao).
Abstract: Extensive dipterocarp forest with coconut and scrub forest. Arrange a motorcycle at the harbour of Socorro and drive to Sudlon. From Socorro to nearby Nueva Estrella, turn left just before the “centre” of Nueva Estrella. This is the road to Sudlon. Follow the road until Sudlon (a group of huts) and then take a trail/road going to the right. There some trails to follow into good lowland dipterocarp forest.
Difficulty: Easy.
Transport: Boat, Dapa to Socorro (1 hr). Motorcycle, Socorro to Sudlon (30 minutes).
Remarks: A few Rufous Hornbills were heard and briefly seen here. Birding opportunities are good here and it’s very possible to find Mindanao Broadbill and Mindanao Bleeding-heart at this site! Locals in Sudlon declared these two species as present here.

Birds:
Black-faced Coucal, Mindanao Hornbill, Rufous Hornbill, Wattled Broadbill, Yellowish Bulbul, Black-headed Tailorbird and Short-crested Monarch.

BIRDLIST
2-10-2008 = Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao);
Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao).
2-11-2008 = Dapa, Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao);
General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao).
2-12-2008 = Del Carmen, Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao);
General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao).
2-13-2008 = Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao);
Dapa, Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao);
General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao).
2-14-2008 = Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao);
Surigao Del Norte, Agusan Del Norte, Agusan Del Sur, Davao Del Norte and Davao Del Sur.
Weather: Dry, with sunny periods and a few rain showers early in the morning.


--Frigatebirds--
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor minor)
2-13-2008 Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--Herons, Egrets, Bitterns--
Eastern Reef-Egret, "Pacific Reef Egret", "Pacific Reef Heron" (Egretta sacra sacra)
2-10-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-11-2008 Tawintawin, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Dapa, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-13-2008 Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Little Egret (Egretta garzetta garzetta)
2-11-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present , 3
2-12-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present , 10+
Javan Pond-Heron (Ardeola speciosa speciosa)
2-14-2008 Lake Mainit, Agusan Del Norte (Mindanao) 4
Little Heron, "Striated Heron" (Butorides striata carcinophilus)
2-13-2008 Dapa, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 2
Cattle Egret, "Eastern Cattle Egret" (Bubulcus (ibis) coromandus)
2-11-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present , 10+
2-12-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present , 5+
2-13-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present , 8
Rufous Night-Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus major)
2-11-2008 Tawintawin, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 5
Cinnamon Bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus)
2-11-2008 Tawintawin, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-14-2008 Lake Mainit, Agusan Del Norte (Mindanao) 3
Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis)
2-14-2008 San Francisco, Agusan Del Sur (Mindanao) 1
2-14-2008 Lake Mainit, Agusan Del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--Ospreys--
Osprey, "Eastern Osprey" (Pandion haliaetus haliaetus) ("Pandion cristatus")
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--Buzzards, Kites, Eagles, Vultures, Harriers, Hawks--
Barred Honeybuzzard, "Philippine Honeybuzzard", "Steere’s Honeybuzzard" (Pernis (celebensis) steerei) [Esp] ["E"]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Black-shouldered Kite, "Black-winged Kite" (Elanus caeruleus hypoleucus)
2-14-2008 Lake Mainit, Agusan Del Norte (Mindanao) 2
Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus intermedius)
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro; Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus extimus) [Esp]
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Grey-faced Buzzard (Butastur indicus)
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Philippine Serpent-Eagle, "Crested Serpent-Eagle" (Spilornis holospilus) ("Spilornis cheela holospilus") [E] ["Esp"]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--Megapodes--
Tabon Scrubfowl, "Philippine Megapode" (Megapodius cumingii pusillus) [nE]
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2+
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--Rails, Crakes, Waterhens, Coots--
Barred Rail (Gallirallus torquatus torquatus) [nE]
2-12-2008 Dapa-Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-13-2008 Dapa-General Luna, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Ruddy-breasted Crake (Porzana fusca fusca)
2-11-2008 Tawintawin, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--Lapwings, Plovers--
Asian Golden-Plover, "Pacific Golden-Plover" (Pluvialis fulva)
2-10-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--Curlews, Godwits, Sandpipers, Snipes--
Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia)
2-11-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Rufous-necked Stint, "Red-necked Stint" (Calidris ruficollis)
2-12-2008 Cloud 9, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 2

--Gulls--
Black-headed Gull, "Common Black-headed Gull" (Larus ridibundus)
2-9-2008 Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--Terns, Noddies--
Great Crested Tern (Sterna bergii cristatus)
2-13-2008 Dapa-Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybridus hybridus)
2-14-2008 Lake Mainit, Agusan Del Norte (Mindanao) 5 + 15

--Doves, Pigeons--
Rock Pigeon, "Feral Pigeon" (Columba livia)
2-9-2008 Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-11-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-12-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-11-2008 Dapa, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
Pink-necked Green-Pigeon (Treron vernans vernans) [Esp]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-11-2008 Tawintawin, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 8
White-eared Brown-Dove, "White-eared Dove" (Phapitreron leucotis brevirostris) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro; Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Black-chinned Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus leclancheri leclancheri) [nE]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Green Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula aenea aenea) [Esp]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro; Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 6
Pied Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula bicolor bicolor)
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro; Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Spotted Dove, "Spotted-necked Dove" (Streptopelia chinensis tigrina)
2-9-2008 Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-10-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-11-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-12-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-13-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-13-2008 Bucas Grande, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-14-2008 Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-14-2008 Agusan Del Sur (Mindanao) present
2-14-2008 Agusan Del Norte (Mindanao) present
Zebra Dove (Geopelia striata striata)
2-11-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-12-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
(Common) Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica indica)
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--Lorikeets, Cockatoos, Parrots, Racquet-tails, Hanging Parrots--
Colasisi, "Philippine Hanging Parrot" (Loriculus philippensis apicalis) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--Cuckoos, Malkohas, Coucals--
Common Koel, "Asian Koel" (Eudynamys scolopaceus mindanensis) [Esp]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
Philippine Coucal (Centropus viridis viridis) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Dapa-Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Black-faced Coucal (Centropus melanops melanops) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2 a pair
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2 two individuals
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--Owls--
Philippine Hawk-Owl, "Mindanao Hawk-Owl" (Ninox (philippensis) spilocephala) [E]
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1 in garden sari-sari store, around 5 am
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2

--Nightjars--
Great Eared Nightjar (Eurostopodus macrotis macrotis) [Esp]
2-10-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1 between Patrick's and Cloud 9
2-11-2008 General Luna-Dapa, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-12-2008 Dapa-Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1+
2-14-2008 General Luna-Dapa, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--Swifts, Needletails--
Glossy Swiftlet Owl, "Grey-rumped Swiftlet" (Collocalia (esculenta) marginata) [E]
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3
2-12-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 5
2-13-2008 Dapa, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-13-2008 Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 13
Asian Palm-Swift (Cypsiurus balasiensis pallidior)
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 6
2-12-2008 Cloud 9, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 5
2-13-2008 Dapa-General Luna, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 10+

--Kingfishers--
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis bengalensis)
2-11-2008 Tawintawin, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Dapa, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis gigantea) [Esp]
2-11-2008 Tawintawin, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Dapa-Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1 + 1
White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis gularis) [Esp]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
White-collared Kingfisher, "Collared Kingfisher" (Todirhamphus chloris collaris)
2-10-2008 Dapa-General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-10-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-11-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-12-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2

--Hornbills--
Mindanao Hornbill, "Mindanao Tarictic" (Penelopides affinis affinis) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3+
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 5
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3+
Rufous Hornbill (Buceros hydrocorax mindanensis) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 5+
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3+
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 5+

--Broadbills--
(Mindanao) Wattled Broadbill (Sarcophanops steerii mayri) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2+ at least two individuals, briefly seen in scrub beside the Lobo Trail
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) xxx regularly seen by one of the locals of nearby barangay

--Pittas--
Hooded Pitta (Pitta sordida sordida) [Esp]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 5+ common
2-11-2008 Tawintawin, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2+

--Martins, Swallows--
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica gutturalis)
2-11-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 3
2-13-2008 Dapa, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 6
2-13-2008 Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 12+
Pacific Swallow (Hirundo tahitica javanica)
2-14-2008 Lake Mainit, Agusan Del Norte (Mindanao) 5+

--Cuckoo-shrikes, Trillers, Minivets--
Bar-bellied Cuckoo-shrike (Coracina striata kochii) [Esp]
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-13-2008 Dapa-General Luna, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
Pied Triller (Lalage nigra chilensis) [Esp]
2-10-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-11-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-13-2008 Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--Bulbuls--
Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier goiavier) [Esp]
2-10-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-11-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-12-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-13-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
Yellow-wattled Bulbul (Pycnonotus urostictus philippensis) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3+
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 4+
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3+
Yellowish Bulbul (Ixos everetti everetti) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 8
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 6+
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3

--Drongos--
Spangled Drongo (Dicrurus bracteatus striatus) [Esp]
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--Orioles, Fairy-Bluebirds--
Black-naped Oriole (Oriolus chinensis yamamurae) [Esp]
2-11-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2+
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--Crows--
Large-billed Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos philippinus) [Esp]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3+
2-13-2008 Dapa-General Luna, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2

--Babblers--
Brown Tit-Babbler (Macronous striaticeps alcasidi) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 8+
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 6+

--Robins, Shamas, Thrushes--
Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis mindanensis) [Esp]
2-11-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--Old World Warblers--
Arctic Warbler (Phylloscopus borealis)
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Striated Grassbird (Megalurus palustris)
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Rufous-fronted Tailorbird (Orthotomus frontalis frontalis) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 4
Black-headed Tailorbird (Orthotomus nigriceps) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 5
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2+
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 8+
Bright-capped Cisticola, "Golden-headed Cisticola" (Cisticola exilis semirufa) [Esp]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Dapa-General Luna, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Zitting Cisticola, "Fan-tailed Cisticola" (Cisticola juncidis tinnabulans)
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-11-2008 Tawintawin, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 2

--Flycatchers--
Mangrove Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis rufigastra philippinensis) [Esp]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-11-2008 Tawintawin, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Pied Fantail (Rhipidura javanica nigritorquis) [Esp]
2-10-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-11-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 3
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 5+
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-12-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3
2-13-2008 Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Black-naped Monarch (Hypothymis azurea azurea) [Esp]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 5+
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3
Short-crested Monarch (Hypothymis helenae helenae) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1 one male
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3

--Wagtails, Pipits--
Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea robusta)
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Dapa-General Luna, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus richardi lugubris) [Esp]
2-12-2008 Dapa-Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--Wood-swallows--
White-breasted Wood-swallow (Artamus leucorynchus leucorynchus)
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 10+
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-11-2008 Tawintawin, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 3
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2

--Shrikes--
Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus lucion)
2-11-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Cloud 9, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2+
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-14-2008 San Francisco, Agusan Del Sur (Mindanao) 1
2-14-2008 Lake Mainit, Agusan Del Norte (Mindanao) 2

--Starlings--
Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis panayensis)
2-11-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 20+
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 5+
2-11-2008 Tawintawin, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 12
2-13-2008 Dapa, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Dapa-General Luna, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 8
Coleto (Sarcops calvus melanotus) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-11-2008 Tawintawin, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 5+
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3

--Sunbirds, Spiderhunters--
Plain-throated Sunbird, "Brown-throated Sunbird" (Anthreptes malacensis griseigularis) [Esp] 2-10-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-11-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-12-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis jugularis) [Esp]
2-10-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-11-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 3
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 10+
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-11-2008 Tawintawin, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Cloud 9, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 5+
2-13-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
Purple-throated Sunbird (Leptocoma sperata henkei) [Esp]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2+
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 5+
Metallic-winged Sunbird (Aethopyga pulcherrima jefferyi) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
Handsome Sunbird (Aethopyga bella bella) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2

--Flowerpeckers--
Red-keeled Flowerpecker, "Red-striped Flowerpecker" (Dicaeum australe australe) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2+
2-12-2008 Cloud 9, General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3
2-13-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1

--White-eyes--
Everett's White-eye (Zosterops everetti basilanicus) [Esp]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 15+
2-11-2008 Osmeña, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 5+
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 20+

--Old World Sparrows, Weavers--
Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus)
2-10-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present: General Luna, Osmeña and Dapa
2-11-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-12-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-13-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present

--Avadavats, Parrotfinches, Munias--
White-bellied Munia (Lonchura leucogastra manueli) [Esp]
2-10-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 3
2-11-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 7
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 15+
2-12-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 3
2-13-2008 General Luna, Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 2+
2-13-2008 Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) 12
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 5
Chestnut Munia, "Black-headed Munia" (Lonchura malacca jagori)
2-10-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-11-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present
2-12-2008 Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (Mindanao) present

* MAMMALS: Tree Shrews
Mindanao Tree Shrew (Urogale everetti) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1

* MAMMALS: Flying Lemurs
Philippine Flying Lemur (Cynocephalus volans) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 2
2-12-2008 Mahayahay, Del Carmen, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1
2-13-2008 Sudlon, Socorro, Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1

* MAMMALS: Squirrels
Mindanao Flying Squirrel (Petinomys crinitus) [E]
2-11-2008 Lobo, Dapa, Siargao, Surigao del Norte (Mindanao) 1