On January 9, 2025, David Morrison embarked on a 39-minute birding adventure in Lag-asan, Bago City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, accompanied by his canine friends. The bright and sunny morning offered a perfect setting for spotting a variety of feathered friends.

The outing kicked off with the sighting of a lone Zebra Dove, followed by a Philippine Coucal. The team then stumbled upon a flock of Eastern Cattle-Egrets, numbering nine in total. Other birds joining the morning parade were a Brown Shrike, a Visayan Tailorbird (heard only), Striated Grassbird, and Pacific Swallow.

The avian assortment continued to grow with the addition of Yellow-vented Bulbul, Asian Glossy Starling (24 individuals), Garden Sunbird, Chestnut Munia, and Eurasian Tree Sparrow (40-strong flock). A solitary Paddyfield Pipit rounded out the 13-species list.

The expedition remained confined to the scenic 2.94-kilometer radius of Lag-asan, covering a distance of approximately 2.94 kilometers. The participants' observations were made during a single, swift 39-minute period.

This birding trip, undertaken at a leisurely pace, allowed David Morrison to appreciate the unique charm of Lag-asan's avifauna, with its varied species count and promising birdwatching opportunities.