Palawan hornbill
The Palawan hornbill, Anthracoceros marchei, known as Talusi in the Filipino language, is a smallish forest-dwelling bird. Nine species of hornbill are found in the Philippines, and the Palawan hornbill is endemic to Palawan island, but has also been recorded on the nearby islands of Balabac, Busuanga, Calauit, Culion and Coron. Most visiting birdwatchers travel to St Paul's National Park, Palawan ...
, to see this bird, but it is now uncommon. It acts as a bio-indicator due to its sensitivity to environmental changes. Wiki
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The Philippines Perusing Palawan May 10-14 2016
In another attempt to dodge reality, Ross and I decided to hop on over to the Philippines for some last-minute, fast-paced birding. With only three and a half weeks off, we decided on an itinerary that would include Palawan, Cebu, Negros, Bohol, and Mindanao (this last island Ross would be doing alone because I could only get two weeks off of work).
Ross and I were both super excited to visit Southeast Asia again, and were especially excited to visit the Philippines, where we'd heard nothing but good things from those who had visited. The Philippines is an archipelago made up of over 7,000 ... -
Anthracoceros Marchei In Eagle Point Resort Luzon Philippines
Found this two Anthracoceros Marchei in Eagle Point Resort located in Brgy. Bagalangit, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines.
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The Paradise That Is Balabac Island
Balabac Island is actually a group of islands and islets that is located in the south-westernmost tip of the province of Palawan in the Philippines and is considered a paradise unspoiled by civilization. Here, you will find virgin island beaches surrounded by perfectly turquoise waters, as well as colorful endemic flora, fauna and marine life. With all the beautiful things the place offers, it would be a great choice of destination for your next holiday.
Attractions
This destination is known for having a lot of great natural and old man-made attractions, and the one that is flocked by to ... -
A Tarzan In The Age Of Environmental Plunder
Can Palawan be the Philippines' first and the next World Conservation Province?
Author Rhett Butler* writes in his Mongabay.com website that "the once spectacular primary forests of the Philippines are now a relic of a bygone era." He explained that whatever primary forest left behind can now only be found in Palawan, one of the oldest, largest, and most diverse rainforests in Southeast Asia.
Between 1990 and 2005, our country has lost a third of its forest cover, he says.
Widespread logging is the main culprit. In his report, Butler says, illegal logging continues even today in spite ... -
Dive And Dine In Palawan
An archipelagic province of some 1,700 islands, Palawan is a natural playground which goes by a host of monikers, most prominently "The Philippines's Last Frontier" and, most recent, "The World's Best Island" by the prestigious Condé Nast Magazine.
And having almost one-fourth of the country's total 7,500 islands, the province has an infinite coastline dotted with idyllic islands with powdery sand beaches, and a lush underwater world.
The northern town of El Nido, a Unesco Man and Nature Biosphere, is host to some 19 exciting dive spots, among them Twin Rocks, Polpokan underwater forest ... -
Finally Back In Puerto Princesa
A long, long time ago (in 2002) my family spent the summer vacation months in Puerto Princesa in Palawan. My dad was based there for work and the whole family was able to spend a lot of time in Puerto with him. We went to the beach, the Underground River, island hopping in Honda Bay, ate pizza in Casa Rosa in Roxas (my favorite!), went to the beach again, island hopping but I never paid attention to the birds. I wasn't a birdwatcher then.
So, ever since I got into birding, going back to Puerto Princesa for the birds has always been on my mind. It took me more than 5 years (and a lot of excu ...