BSTscapes

Corn Moon

EXIF Nikon Z6II | Tamron 150-600mm G2 | FTZ II ISO: 1600 | F 6.7 | 1/100 Sec | 600mm Location: Sierra Madre Mountain Range Date: August 09, 2025

males are strikingly black with white and orange accents, females are paler brown and gray, and both are known for their melodious, whistled songs

The white-browed shama (Copsychus luzoniensis) is a medium-sized, long-tailed songbird endemic to the Philippines, found in lowland and foothill forests of Luzon, Marinduque, and the Polillo Islands;

ExiF: Nikon Z6II | Tamron 150-600mm G2 | FGTZ II ISO: 1600 | F 6.7 | 1/500 Sec | 600mm Date: August 09, 2025 Loc: Sierra Madre Mountain Range

aiding in pollination. Their presence is often indicated by their high-pitched, rapid calls and constant flitting in sunny spots among flowering plants.

The male flaming sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans) is a small, brightly colored nectar-feeding bird endemic to the Philippines, particularly found in forests, gardens, and plantations at low to mid-elevations. Males are known for their striking plumage:

The coleto (Sarcops calvus) is a noisy, bald-headed starling endemic to the Philippines, commonly found in forests and feeding on fruits and insects. Exif: Nikon z6II | Tamron 150-600mm G2 | FTZ II ISO 1100 | 1/30 sec | 600mm | F8 Date: March 8, 2025 Loc: SJDM Bulcan

Brown Breasted King Fisher on a rainy day.

Known for its deep, resonant call, it builds stick nests and lays a single egg. Due to habitat loss, it's classified as Near Threatened EXIF Nikon Z6II | Tamron 150-600mm | FTZ II ISO 100 | F 11 | 1/30 Sec | 600mm Loc: Subic Bay Freeport zone March 29, 2025

The Green Imperial Pigeon (Ducula aenea) is a large forest bird with metallic green wings and a white head, found in South and Southeast Asia. It lives in forested areas, feeds mainly on fruits, and often forms small flocks.

EXIF Nikon Z6II | Tamron 150-600mm | FTZ II ISO 1600 | F 6.7 | 1/60 Sec | 600mm Loc: Subic Bay Freeport zone May 24, 2025

Interestingly, a white-bellied variant found in the central Philippines may represent a separate species.

The balicassiao (Dicrurus balicassius) is a species of passerine bird in the drongo family (Dicruridae), and it's endemic to the Philippines.

EXIF Nikon Z6II | Tamron 150-600 G2 | FTZII ISO 280 | F6.7 | 1/1000 | 600mm Loc: Macabebe, Pampangga Date: May 24, 2025

The Common Moorhen is a widespread wetland bird with dark feathers, a red-yellow bill, and white side stripes. It swims, walks well, eats plants and small animals, and nests near water. It’s noisy, territorial, and not a strong flier. Status: Least Concern.