A 28-minute morning walk in Lag-asan, Bago City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, turned up 11 bird species, delivering a fascinating glimpse into the local birdlife. David Morrison, solo participant of this excursion, was accompanied by his dogs as they explored the area under bright morning light.

The highlight of the trip was the stunning variety of waterbirds spotted. A majestic Little Egret, a common Eastern Cattle-Egret, and a large number of unidentified white egrets (100 in total!) were seen. The latter, while unconfirmed, added to the excitement of the outing.

Other notable birds include the active Brown Shrike, singing Striated Grassbirds (four individuals), and swift Barn Swallows (three). A group of six Yellow-vented Bulbuls and three Asian Glossy Starlings were also present, adding to the sights and sounds of the outing.

Other species that made an appearance included the Zebra Dove, Barred Rail, Garden Sunbird, and Eurasian Tree Sparrow (60 individuals, the highest count of the day). With a total observation distance of 2.1 kilometers, this short but satisfying trip demonstrated the rich biodiversity of the area.