BIRDING IN A MUSEUM. An exhibit guest takes a photo of a framed Handsome Sunbird with his mobile phone camera.

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BIRDNUTS SANS CAMERAS. The exhibiting photographers pose for posterity with WBCP President Mike Lu (extreme left),
a rare view of a group of Certified Birdnuts seen without their cameras and humungous lenses. From left to right are Mike Lu, Tito Arbatin,
JP Carino, Martin Alvendia, Ding Carpio, Romy Ocon, William Lim and Rey Sta Ana. Not in the photo are Neon Rosell II and Nicky Icarangal.

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EXHIBIT ATTRACTIONS. Aside from 46 big prints of forest birds, the exhibit also features a collection of preserved bird specimens,
a display of a mannequin in full birding gear , and a video showing of "Ibong Gubat" (a 30-minute short film on some Luzon forest birds by Romy Ocon).

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COUNTING KINGFISHER FEATHERS? Exhibit guests marvel at the full color display of
forest kingfishers that shows amazing feather detail even when viewed up close.

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KINGFISHERS, DEAD AND ALIVE. The National Museum's display of kingfisher specimens provides an interesting measure
of the relative sizes of these colorful birds. Insets for comparison are photos of the same species taken in habitat, in full living color.

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THE PRIME MOVERS OF THE WBCP. The Wild Bird Club of the Philippines held its 6th Anniversary celebration right after the exhibit opening.
Photo shows the senior officers of the WBCP (L to R) - Alex Tiongco, Ipat Luna, Anna Gonzales, Alice Villa-Real, Mike Lu (WBCP President),
Tintin Telesforo and Trinket Canlas. Most wild bird photographers in the Philippines, including those whose work are currently exhibited, are long-time members of the WBCP.

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LIFE OF THE PARTY. The ever-smiling duo of Anna Gonzales and Alice Villa-Real (far right) perked up the WBCP 6th anniversary party with their wonderful hosting job, as beer and endless birding tales flowed. :)


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SEVERAL MEGAWATTS OF SMILES. The PBPF contingent finds itself in unfamiliar territory - in front of the camera! Showing their million watt smiles are
(L-R) Manny I., Ding C., JP C., Romy O., Rey S.A., Chito L., Martin A., Tonji and Sylvia R. and Jerry de V.

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MUSEUM SCENES. Martin Alvendia shows Tonji and Sylvia Ramos, JP Carino and his (Martin's) special friend his amazing capture of a
Steere's Pitta from Bohol, as Manny Illana strikes a "museum pose" complete with Indiana Jones hat and a classic Nikon SLR film camera.
Meantime, a gentleman at the far right inspects the feather detail of Neon R's Black-headed Bulbul. :)

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FOREST BIRD SPECIMENS. Various species of forest birds from the National Museum collection are displayed at the exhibit.

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