birding

5 Reasons Why I Love Birdwatching with the Celestron Trailseeker 8×42 Roof Binoculars

Posted on December 3, 2024

With 743 species recorded in the country thus far and a third of them found no where else in the world, the Philippines is without a doubt a birdwatcher’s paradise. Since I moved back to Manila last year, birding or birdwatching has become my way of getting my necessary dose of nature during my free time while living in the urban sprawl of the Philippine capital. A pair of quality binoculars – or “bins” for short – are essential toRead More→

Birdwatching in Camiguin: Spotting Rare Birds at Mount Hibok-Hibok

Posted on January 7, 2022

After driving up a dark, winding mountain road on a scooter for half an hour from Mambajao town proper, I was relieved to reach our destination safely with fellow travel blogger Elal Lasola on back ride. A day before our Mt. Hibok-Hibok climb, the Camiguin Tourism Office arranged for us to experience birdwatching (ie. birding among serious enthusiasts), the newest eco-tourism activity on the island.   We arrived at 5:30 am at the Mounts Timpoong–Hibok-Hibok Natural Monument (MTHNM) – VisitorsRead More→