On January 30, 2025, naturalist Edgar Alan Yap embarked on a birding trip to Burnham Park in Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines. Along with one other participant, Yap spent three hours and three minutes traversing the park's 3.924 kilometers, documenting a total of 11 bird species.

The Rock Pigeon, a non-native bird, was seen 11 times during the trip, hinting at its adaptability in the urban environment of Burnham Park. Meanwhile, the trip featured a sighting of the Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker, a species known for its unique calls and distinctive white stripes on its wings.

Among the highlights of the visit were encounters with the Philippine Hanging-Parrot, a medium-sized bird also found in surrounding woodlands, and the Brown Shrike, which was spotted four times during the three-hour trip.

Other notable observations included the colorful Philippine Jungle Crow, the social Yellow-vented Bulbul, and the migratory Eurasian Tree Sparrow, the latter being the most frequently spotted species at 45, indicating its possible winter residence in the area.

Notably, other species observed included the endemic Warbling White-eye, and the Sulphur-billed Nuthatch known for its monotonous but clear calls in forests of the Cordillera Mountains. Furthermore, there were sightings of the Crested Myna and the vibrant Garden Sunbird, which showed an interest in the flowers in Burnham Park.