74 bird species recorded at Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park
MANILA, Philippines — Seventy four bird species have been documented in the first-ever bird race and photo competition at the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP) last month.
The LPPWP, in a statement on Sunday, Nov. 8, said the “Ibong Dayo: Individual Bird Race and Photo Competition” from Oct. 17 to 19 was held to mark World Migratory Bird Day.
Initiated by the LPPWP Protected Area Management Office, together with Megawide Foundation PH, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Biodiversity Management Bureau, and the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines, the event was also held “to promote responsible birdwatching, wildlife photography, and biodiversity conservation.”
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“As one of the country’s ten Ramsar Sites, or Wetlands of International Importance, the LPPWP stands as a living testament to how environmental protection and development can go hand in hand, even amid the rapid urbanization of Metro Manila,” the LPPWP said as it shared some photos of the 74 recorded bird species.
The event, it explained, highlighted the importance of citizen science, demonstrating how observing and documenting birds can contribute valuable data for research, education, and conservation efforts.
“Inspired by the theme, ‘Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter’, Ibong Dayo reminds us that every observation can make a meaningful contribution to protecting our natural heritage,” LPPWP said. /gsg
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