On January 7, 2025, Mace Hack embarked on a birding adventure on the lower slopes of Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park in Bukidnon, Philippines. Over a 1-hour and 9-minute period, Mace covered a distance of 1.42 miles, spotting a total of 22 bird species.

The Philippine Coucal, a striking endemic species, turned up twice during the trip. Other notable birds included the Black-winged Kite, a medium-sized raptor, and the Collared Kingfisher, a common sight in tropical regions. The park's lower slopes also hosted a variety of songbirds, with the Barred Rail, Buff-banded Rail, and Gray-streaked Flycatcher all put in appearances.

A striking feature of the trip was the diversity of bird species, with birds ranging from the tiny Ameline Swiftlet to the larger Philippine Hanging-Parrot. Other notable birds included the Black-naped Monarch, Brown Shrike, Long-tailed Shrike, and Philippine Jungle Crow.

The trip also provided glimpses of more aerial creatures, including the Pacific Swallow and the Pied Bushchat. Meanwhile, the Tawny Grassbird, Striated Grassbird, and Paddyfield Pipit catered to the seed-crunching contingent.

As the day drew to a close, Mace's birding adventure on the Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park's lower slopes yielded a diverse and exciting range of species.