Wild Birds of the Philippines (Photos) Photo Gallery by romy ocon at pbase.com

Wild Birds of the Philippines (Photos)

About the 6 Main Galleries:
1. Bird Galleries by Location - a fast moving gallery that contains photos from each birding sortie, older ones are in the Archives.
2. My Best Philippine Endemics - this contains my current best photos of birds found only, or nearly only, in the Philippines.
3. My Best Resident and Migrant Birds - I created this gallery as repository of my best captures of non-endemic birds.
4. My Favorites - contains hundreds of my favorite bird photos grouped loosely in taxonomical order, including some animated bird pics.
5. Endemics Photo-List - contains representative photos of birds found only or nearly only in the Philippines.
6. Non-endemics Photo-List - representative photos of migrants, residents or accidentally ranging birds.

Bird Galleries by Location	My Best Philippine Endemics	My Best Resident and Migrant Birds
My Favorites	Endemics Photo-List	Non-endemics Photo-List

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Guest		04-Jan-2015 02:48
Great pictures. Still reminds of "I you can't help them,at least don't hurt them." Ruel

Guest		10-Apr-2013 08:29
The pictures are sooooooooooo amazing! I chanced upon your site while i was trying to look for pictures of the 4 beautiful birds roaming around our house in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. I tried to take pictures but it's difficult esp. if you're an amateur. Watching birds could be a great past time esp. after a day's hardwork. I have two bird houses being occupied by small wild birds that we see around (maya ba yun or tarat). I provide them with bird seed and it really feels great while watching them playing around; they're so noisy esp. when their plate is empty.

Guest		02-Apr-2013 04:51
biologist ?

Giovanni Carlo		21-Oct-2011 02:49
They are gorgeous! We rarely know this species exist since we only watch birds on foreign Countries from foreign Tv channels such as Discovery and NGC, I hope our local birds will be documented and viewed on those channel too

Prime		03-Jul-2011 07:44
hi! good job in "capturing" this birds in still photos. I've never seen a Philippine duck before and knowing that you have known their habitat, you can be a conservationist of wildlife not only birds but also other fauna waiting to be discovered here in our country. Some of this birds are not seen in their place of origin, such as the Philippine Red Jungle fowl. This bird can be seen Mt. Makiling before, now these birds are now prominently can be seen in Subic, Olongapo and Zambales. These birds should be brought back to their original places so as to balance the ecosystem of a specific forest here in our country. again, good job and looking forward to see a "philippine monkey eating eagle or the philippine eagle!"

jun		20-Jun-2011 06:48
ka romy, i love your passion for bird photography. and i love birds as well!! sad to say i've hunted and trapped most of these birds during my teen age days but when i came abroad, i saw how other countries treasured their wild lifes and and i was really enlightened most specially when i came across your works. i felt very ashamed of my self for what i did in the past, but i was planning to buy a camera and try to shoot some birds when i get home, not with my guns this time. i'm also from la union, and i'll try to tract some birds that i have'nt seen on your galleries. i'm surprised that you dont have a picture of the "abuyu" or the wild chicken. how i really wish that some day my hunting skills will help me make a change this time for wild life conservation. and i really dreamed discovering a new species too. i'm hoping a lot more people will be enlightened by your works and divert their skills into conservation of our philippine wild lifes as well. mabuhay po kayo and may god always be with you on your photo-hunting trips around the country.

Michael Motnemayor		14-Jun-2011 21:12
Good afternoon Romy. My name is Michael and I am sending this message from Los Angeles, CA where I have resided for 25 years now. Do you have hummingbird pictures? Also, I would like to purhcase one of your kingfisher photos. I have never imagined these magificent birds thrive in the Philippines and you made them more magnificent and so important to each Filipino and tourists alike. More power to you!!!!

remod		18-May-2009 02:05
Great job!!! I've seen a lot of these when I hunt in our Bataan forests and swamps but I never thought of taking pictures like this. I share my experiences with my kids but these pictures would help them visualize the real world. I'll bring my own camera from now on...and start shooting them with camera NOT by GUN. Saludo ako sa iyo Ka Romy. Mabuhay ka!

Guest		01-May-2009 20:56
Awsome & outstanding! So much to learn from. Thanks for sharing.

mark of nueva ecija		29-Apr-2009 02:46
I did my research... Kanugtogs are breeding Watercocks... very nice gallery sir romy...

Mark of Nueva Ecija		28-Apr-2009 03:53
May to July is the breeding Season of Kanugtogs... nice Gallery... I think you dont have 1 yet.. its like a big moorehen (uwis) longer red crown almost similar to the swamphen at the back... visit palayan city nueva ecija... we have thousands of philippine duck

jun of baler		14-Apr-2009 09:01
excellent job !!!!

louie concepcion		17-Mar-2009 05:08
Impressive work! You give Nat Geo photographers a run for their money :-D!!!

Arnel Del Rio		29-Dec-2008 05:21
Hi Romy, I believe we saw a Kingfisher when my family & I went on a vacation in Caylabne Bay, Ternate, Cavite. To top it all, we were able to see some swallows, herons & eagle also (there's even an eagle observation deck at the place). If I have more time, I would like to join your group so I will have more opportunities to enjoy & delight in seeing the beautiful endemic and non-endemic birds that we see here in our country. More power!

shie		04-Nov-2008 11:49
Hi Sir, Im Lushela Son from Tabunan Cebu, daughter of Mr. Lucresio "OKING" Son,we are base from the tabunan forest cebu, have you been there in my place or have we ever met you in person, i really like your photos of the birds since then my father was a tour guide for tabunan forest too, i was able to visit you website thru jacques comolet tirman of france who happened to be our friends too through birdwatching also. ill see it more when i finds time with my father i will tel my father about ur site...see yeah...goodluck!!!

2thumbsup		23-Oct-2008 04:36
Sweet :)

Guest		23-Sep-2008 14:30
Hi Sir! I just recently visited Vargas Musuem in Up Diliman and I was delighted to see your wonderful photographs. I will be showing your online photo gallery to my students. Thank you for sharing these photos!

guest		28-Jul-2008 14:41
pandaca pygmea is in lake buhi

larry		23-Jul-2008 13:31
can i ask to you where is the pandaca pygmea, tabios, tipol, paboreal, zebronkey?

Guest		12-Jul-2008 17:11
nice! interesting..

Laura Herring		24-Jun-2008 05:11
hi im really pretty like a bird

Darin Radatz		24-Jun-2008 05:04
hi cool pictures!

Ron		11-Jun-2008 05:29
ROMY These are the most amazing photos. I wil continue to look at them for sometime. I'm about to buy a Canon 450D & looking at buying the 55-250MM IS lens or the 70-300USM IS lens. Of course a big difference in price but with the 70-300mm I can also use a 2XTC not psooible with the 55-250mm. Do you have any advise Ron Australia

Lani		22-May-2008 12:45
Hi! Sir, si Lani po to ng Collat. Kumusta na Po!

Guest		06-May-2008 09:16
ok poh... ano dw po ym nyo pinapatanong po nila.... ingat poh... arnold

romy ocon		06-May-2008 00:37
Hi Arnold, nice to see you around, regards to you and all our Malipol kin! Romy

Guest		05-May-2008 10:31
hi all of your photos are really great...from arnold perez.....grandson of pancing malipol sister of mother....tc

Marco Scharer		01-Mar-2008 16:28
hi sir romy. i'm marco scharer, a UPLB forestry student. My prof and friend JC Gonzalez mentioned about you since im a bird photography fan ..im really amazed with birds. I just recently got a pair of binoculars and am just startin to birdwatch in makiling..i've only seen so far the red-crested malkoha, lesser coucal (very beautiful), the philippine hawk-owl, purple-throated sunbird, pygmy flowerpecker, balicassiaos and some shrikes. hoping to see a lot more birds especially endemic ones..good work..i really love your pictures..splendid..keep up the good work..it's sad that when Fisher made his book, you hadn't started your blog, sana ung pics mo nlagay dun kc ang ganda talalga..btw, JC mentioned u have a new book..where can i get a copy? thanks and more power!

Marco Scharer		01-Mar-2008 16:23
hi sir romy. i'm marco scharer, a UPLB forestry student. My prof and friend JC Gonzalez mentioned about you since im a bird photography fan ..im really amazed with birds. I just recently got a pair of binoculars and am just startin to birdwatch in makiling..i've only seen so far the red-crested malkoha, lesser coucal (very beautiful), the philippine hawk-owl, purple-throated sunbird, pygmy flowerpecker, balicassiaos and some shrikes. hoping to see a lot more birds especially endemic ones..good work..i really love your pictures..splendid..keep up the good work..it's sad that when Fisher made his book, you hadn't started your blog, sana ung pics mo nlagay dun kc ang ganda talalga..btw, JC mentioned u have a new book..where can i get a copy? thanks and more power!

Guest		15-Jan-2008 02:01
Ohhh....I'm speechless! What an amazing collection of avian photographs!

ROBIN		09-Jan-2008 05:18
EVERY THING WAS GREAT, MADE MY DAY!

choy		11-Dec-2007 14:15
your photos are superb. I am a bird enthusiast from UPLB. Can I use your bird photos for instructional purposes?

macy		24-Nov-2007 06:06
Such beautiful photos! As a student trying to study her birds, these photos are an excellent resource. Thank you so much for all your hard work!

Guest		21-Oct-2007 00:49
Even if i wanted to get some words together to praise these galleries, still find it hard enough to get those words, bird photography at its best, VVVV

Adnan		07-Sep-2007 17:18
I chanced upon your archive today and I do believe I have a bit of a problem.... I am unable to leave! With you out there, wild birds have a chance after all. Thank you much for the sharing. Viewing your gallery makes me want to do better. -adnan

Guest		07-Aug-2007 05:49
Voted - these are truly excellent! I bumped into your work while browsing DPReview - hope you don't mind a link to your gallery at :>http://www.canonmount.com/canon-ef-100-400mm-f45-56l-is-usm/#romy Thanks for sharing!

cedric		03-Jun-2007 04:50
awesome!!! Wish there will be more pictures and that people will not capture these captivating beauties. Lets not destroy their habitat. More power

Guest		15-May-2007 00:35
Many excellent shots in this gallery! Ron Green/www.avianpix.com

Guest		04-May-2007 08:37
those pictures are good but why dont you have more pictures

Guest		04-May-2007 08:36
cool pictures

mefs		30-Apr-2007 17:00
wow! fantastic photos!

Guest		02-Apr-2007 06:52
Awesome photos, awesome equipment. Just awesome. Mabuhay ka!

king		28-Mar-2007 09:26
hey? do have a picture of the philippine eagle in the wild... that's one great bird that you must not miss... but all of your photos are great!

Bruno		23-Mar-2007 12:14
Hi just wanna say gratz for the great great photos, I enjoyed every moment and picture in your gallery... I hope one day I could be able do shoot great pictures like you, and maybe plan a trip to Phillipines. Hope you dont mind, I'll share your gallery with some friends in my blog. Best regards, good work

yoram shpirer		06-Mar-2007 11:40
Great gallery of images, I am sure it took some time to put this gallery together, talking about camera time shooting. Vote

Pragnya Paramita Mohanty		06-Mar-2007 10:42
The pics are so very tempting . I started to look at pics to just kill my time & landed up just going on studying them again and again and .................

ROBERT PAYOD		03-Mar-2007 03:53
Great work! They are just beautiful.

robert		28-Jan-2007 15:45
Noticed you use various lens's , is the sigma the favorite and most versatile?

Guest		27-Jan-2007 05:57
Great photos! Many of these birds are seen in India as wel l; So I found your photos extremely interesting.

fersan		22-Jan-2007 11:45
great pictures... i hope you have a great shot of the philippine eagle in the wild as well.

akeem		17-Jan-2007 21:12
this bird is awesome

Guest		07-Jan-2007 04:47
Wow, the best of Philippine bird gallery.

Yi Feng		21-Dec-2006 02:32
Excellent bird galleries! V

Guest		08-Dec-2006 15:51
You are the top bird shooter in the world! Excellent composition, great storytelling, perfect exposure...brilliant eyes.

charlie liebchen		10-Nov-2006 01:19
soory for geting of topic

charlie liebchen		10-Nov-2006 01:17
Nice pictures wish that i can help in preserving birds in the philippines.wen i cheked the internet about lepord cats in cebu they keep saying that it's extink there or extirpated thre but i disagre in july 8 i saw one in the forest wile i was hiking .My dad allso saw one in 1992 wile he was driving in the forest.

charlie liebchen		10-Nov-2006 01:02
nice pic i heared that some body saw 2 blue- naped parot in cebu i also saw aleapord cat wish i had my cam thank's

Allan		06-Oct-2006 01:11
Brother Romy, your hard work and patience really become fruitful to all of us students out there! You are one to be proud of by our country for that excellent work. Well done! Keep it up because great photographer come great pictures. More power kuya Romy. aLLan

Mike		28-Sep-2006 20:26
What a fantastic collection of bird pics.....Mike...Wakefield...UK

Mark D		16-Jun-2006 00:55
Romy, You are the MAN! Absolutely great pics. Proof that competent (though not pro) equipment in the hands of a skilled photographer can produce incredibly good results. You make me aspire to a higher level of bird photography. Mark

Ashok		13-Jun-2006 14:27
Outstanding pictures! Being a bird photographer myself, I realise how difficult it is to take such brilliant shots. Ashok www.nerdybirders.com, India

Guest		09-Jun-2006 15:15
Wonderful photos I wish I lived in the Philippines, a intresting and great country to bird in.

Guest		16-May-2006 00:45
Hi Romy, I'm in 'AWE' in front of such quality shots ! Also surprise to find quite slow shutter speed shots you're using frequently. This will open me the door to different ways of doing it. Also jealous of your lens line-up, LOL, you lucky you ! Take care Romy, from Eric CAN on dpreview board. I might ask you some questions regarding equipment stuff. Cheers !

wildoat		07-May-2006 09:57
Excellent photos,well done, obviously a labour of love.What an amazing part of the world you live in.Here in the UK we don`t have the diversity of birdlife you have there but your photos certainly inspire me.Very interesting to read about your experiments with the Sigmonster ,you have got me thinking.Keep up the good work,will check back often.Cheers!

Svetoslava Kostadinova, Bulgaria		06-Apr-2006 14:41
Marvellous work!

Guest		04-Jan-2006 19:50
very nice gallery...how do u like your bigma? i'm getting one this week...does it work well with 2 teleconverter at the same time? good job 'tol..pinoy in orlando here

Webman06		11-Dec-2005 13:52
Very interesting and exausting catalog of birds. The colours are right on. Voted ! Great work of patience and photographic skills & technics. Cheers, Philippe

Alan B		07-Dec-2005 11:48
Amazing photography. OUTSTANDING !

zac		05-Dec-2005 15:02
Great pics bro!!! ...but i think you kinda forgot one small detail.. the most powerful, most intense and unbelievably gwapo Philippine raptor around... You can't possibly have a Phil. Endemic without the Philippine Eagle! hehehe! =) but all your pics are really cool!

rhey		11-Oct-2005 08:14
you really have nice pictures. its really a big help especially in my case... i am interested with endemic philippine birds and its amazing how you where able to capture them in pictures. it's as f seeing them in person. its also a useful source of information. thanks.

Graham Tomlin		31-Aug-2005 06:24
nice pictures

jogoy		30-Aug-2005 14:42
Excellent! It would also good idea to add the local name of these birds.

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