On January 29, 2025, birding enthusiast Camille King conducted a stationary observation session in her backyard, located in the National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines. Over the course of 40 minutes, she successfully spotted a total of 8 bird species.

Among the species recorded, the Spotted Dove and the Rose-ringed Parakeet were the most notable. The Spotted Dove is known to inhabit urban areas, and it's not uncommon to spot one in a backyard setting such as King's. The Rose-ringed Parakeet, on the other hand, is an introduced species that has thrived in the Philippines. It's a common sight in urban areas, particularly in backyards with fruit-bearing trees.

The Philippine Hanging-Parrot, a species of tiny parrot, was another notable sighting. With a wingspan of around 13 inches, it's one of the smaller birds in the Philippines. The Golden-bellied Gerygone, a species of babbler, was also recorded. This bird is known for its distinctive call and is often found in tropical woodlands.

Other species spotted during the session include the Black-naped Oriole, the Yellow-vented Bulbul, the Philippine Magpie-Robin, and the Garden Sunbird. The Black-naped Oriole is a fruit-eating bird that's commonly found in urban areas, while the Garden Sunbird is a sunbird species that migrates to the Philippines during the winter months.

This birding session in urban Manila highlights the diversity of bird species that can be found in urban areas, given the right conditions. The backyard setting of King's observation session provided an ideal spot for spotting birds that are adapted to urban environments.