On January 30th, 2025, a single observer embarked on a birding trip through a protected area in Nasidman, Ajuy, Western Visayas, in the Philippines. Led by Paul Aston, the two-hour excursion yielded an impressive 15 species, with some birds being observed multiple times.

The Philippine Megapode was seen twice during the trip, a testament to the presence of a healthy population within the protected area. Several shorebirds made an appearance, including the Pacific Golden-Plover (3 individuals) and the Gray-tailed Tattler (2). The latter is a rare sighting, making this observation all the more significant.

Water birds like the Little Egret (2) and Striated Heron (5) were frequent visitors to the area. The Common Tern also put in an appearance, with 3 birds recorded during the excursion.

Insectivorous birds like the Golden-bellied Gerygone (commented on as "common") and the Pacific Swallow (3 individuals) added to the diversity of the sightings. The Barn Swallow also joined this list, with 5 birds observed flying about.

Paul Aston noted the abundance of juvenile birds, particularly the Garden Sunbird (6 individuals), and Java Sparrow (6 individuals, including 2 adults and 4 juveniles), suggesting a healthy breeding population in the area.

A mix of migratory and resident birds, such as the Eurasian Tree Sparrow and Philippine Magpie-Robin, rounded out the observations. While the exact counts for the latter two are uncertain, their inclusion highlights the diversity of birdlife in Nasidman.