On January 31, 2025, Paul Aston spent a morning birding in the Culasi area of Iloilo, Philippines. The 1 hour and 8 minute outing covered a distance of approximately 0.76 kilometers and yielded an impressive 35 bird species sightings.

According to the observation data, the participants noted some unique individuals, including a Whimbrel with a dark rump and an Eastern Whimbrel that kept a distance from the other Whimbrels. The sighting of a single Purple Heron added to the excitement of the morning, while the sheer numbers of some species such as the Yellow-vented Bulbul (5 individuals), Asian Glossy Starling (5 individuals), and Chestnut Munia (10 individuals) provided a testament to the rich biodiversity of the area.

Some notable species spotted during the outing included the Cinnamon Bittern, Little Ringed Plover, and the migratory birds such as the Whimbrel, Common Greenshank, and Purple Heron. The birding party also caught glimpses of local species like the Rock Pigeon, Zebra Dove, and the endemic Philippine Pied-Fantail.