⌛ 7th Philippine Birdfest

Hello!


I'd like to invite everyone to come and visit the 7th Philippine Bird Festival on September 24-25, 2011 in Silliman University. The event is organized by the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines.

This year's event is in partnership with Silliman University, PENAGMANNAKI, the Office of the City Mayor of Dumaguete, and the Office of the Provincial Governor of Negros Oriental. The 7th Philippine Bird is also endorsed by the Department of Tourism.

The festival is expected to draw birdwatchers, conservationists, eco-tourism promoters, sustainable development providers, and nature lovers from around the country and the region, as it has done so in the past. The club has brought the festival to Cebu, Palawan, Balanga, Bataan, and last year to Davao City. This year, we are excited to have it in Dumaguete.

The Philippine BirdFests are free for the general public. Guided birdwatching tours are also available for those who want to try the activity. Find out if you have birds in your garden that is found nowhere else in the world!

See you there!


Carmela
Proud Pinoy Birder

 

Hi Carmela. I will pass this on to Anglerman as he might be interested ? Thanks for posting. Take care.
This other post might be of interest to you.

http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/general-chat/birds-8608.html

:D

 

Thanks Firefly, I will definately attend the festival look forward to meeting you there.

 

Wild Birds Photo Exhibit Highlights Bird Festival Pre-Launch

An exhibit of top 20 photos of Philippine birds and skins of threatened birds will open on August 1 to set the mood for the upcoming 7th Philippine Bird Festival which will be hosted next month by Silliman University, Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental.

The exhibit at the Center Lobby of Robinsons Place Dumaguete on August 1 to 3 seeks to generate interest among the public in the upcoming Festival at the West Quadrangle of Silliman on September 23 and 24. It will feature works by top photographers and bird enthusiasts, and bird skins, such as the Philippine Eagle, Visayan Hornbill and Black-naped Oriole, from the collection of the Silliman University Rodolfo B. Gonzales Museum of Natural History.

Leading in opening the exhibit will be Wild Bird Club of the Philippines (WBCP) current president Ms Anna Marie Gonzales and immediate past president Mr. Mike Lu, Silliman University Acting President and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan, Negros Oriental Governor Hon. Roel R. Degamo and Dumaguete City Mayor Hon. Manuel T. Sagabarria.

Viewing of the exhibit and participation in the Festival are for free. On August 4, the exhibit will move around different places, among them, the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library.

Ms Gonzales said: “The WBCP wishes to infect the public with our love for birds and their habitats. We cannot love what we do not know, and for that reason, we have designed the Philppine Bird Festival as an opportunity for the young and young at heart to familiarize themselves with the diversity of Philippine avian life.”

This year’s Festival logo features the endangered Negros Bleeding Heart Pigeon, which can be found in flesh at Silliman’s Center for Tropical Conservation Studies (CENTROP). To promote wildlife conservation and increase awareness of the Negros Bleeding Heart Pigeon, CENTROP is waiving its entrance fees on August 1 to 7 for all public elementary and high school students in Negros Oriental who will present their IDs.

 

Wild Birds Photo Exhibit Highlights Bird Festival

carmela... thanks for posting this, i'll be there with my feathers on : )

justa bird brain...
norm : ))~

 

I'll put that on my calendar, sounds interesting

 

Schedule of Lectures

23 SEPTEMBER 2011, FRIDAY

10:00-10:45 AM
Silliman University Legacy in Philippine Ornithology by Dr. Ely Alcala

Who hasn’t heard of Dr. Dioscoro Rabor, the Father of Philippine Wildlife Conservation? Dr. Rabor is but one of the heavyweight bird researchers who have worked out of Silliman University over the years. Get to know the rest of the university’s enduring contributions to Philippine ornithology and conservation in this talk by Dr. Ely Alcala of SUAKCREM.

11:00-11:45 AM
Profile of a Pioneer: Dr. Dioscoro Rabor by Ms. Marester Macasiano

Dr. Dioscoro Rabor started his expeditions in 1935, and at the time of his death had nearly60,000 entries in his field catalog for birds. How did he do research during his time? Find outfrom this talk by Dr. Rabor’s own granddaughter Marester Macasiano.

1:00-1:45 PM
Film Showing: Avian Archipelago—Birdwatching in the Philippines

The Philippines has more than 600 bird species, about 200 of which are found nowhere else in the world. Watch stunning images and videos of birds in the wild in this mini-documentary produced by the Department of Tourism, and learn why the Philippines is a top destination for birdwatchers around the world.

2:00-2:45 PM
Avian Fashion: The Story Behind Bird Colors by Mr. Arnel Telesforo

Some birds are so colorful they pop out of any landscape, while others are so drab they blendin perfectly against a backdrop of dirt and dried leaves. What determines bird coloration?
Artist and birdwatcher Arnel Telesforo will explore this in his talk about bird colors and their functions.

3:00-3:45 PM
Meet Your Feathered Neighbors by Mr. Nilo Arribas

You don’t need to climb mountains and ford streams to watch birds—you only need to look up. In this talk, photographer and birdwatcher Nilo Arribas will introduce you to common but no less beautiful birds, starting with those that can be seen on Silliman University campus.

 

2nd Day of Lectures

24 SEPTEMBER 2011, SATURDAY

8:00-8:45 AM
Green Living by Mr. Gawin Chutima

How do we manage the impact of our lifestyle to the environment? That and other questions about living sustainably will be answered in this talk by environmentalist and avid biker Gawin
Chutima of the Thailand Cycling Club.

9:00-9:45 AM
Avian Treasures of Negros by Prof. Renee Paalan

Negros Island is home to a number of beautiful but rare birds that are found nowhere else, among them the critically endangered Negro Bleeding-heart that graces the logo of this year’s bird festival. Know more about the natural treasures of Negros in this talk by Prof. Renee Paalan of Silliman University’s Biology Department.

10:00-10:45 AM
Face-to-face with Bird Scientists featuring Prof. Renee Paalan and Dr. Arne Jensen

Are you adventurous? Do you like the outdoors? Do you find birds amazing? If you answer yes to any of these, then you might enjoy being an ornithologist. Meet two experts on Philippine birds in this forum and find out what exciting things they do in their professions, and how you can be like them.

2:00-4:00 PM
Conservation Forum: Status of Biodiversity in Negros

This forum will gather representatives from the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines, local conservation groups, academic institutions, and local government units to discuss issues impacting biodiversity in Negros and local conservation efforts.

 

Thanks Carmela for the update on the Bird fair, both days the lectures sound very interesting, hope to meet you there.