A group consisting of David Morrison, accompanied by his dogs, embarked on a morning birdwatching trip in Lag-asan, Bago City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The observation took place on August 24, 2025, under overcast conditions.

During the excursion, which lasted for 44 minutes and covered a distance of 1.722 kilometers, a total of 24 species were observed. The participants took note of a variety of bird species, including several species of pigeons and doves. The Red Collared-Dove and Zebra Dove were observed, with counts of 4 and 1, respectively.

Other notable sightings included the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon, which was seen in abundance with 13 individuals. A lesser-known species, the Philippine Coucal, was spotted once, while the more common Gray-rumped Swiftlet made a single appearance.

In the wetland areas, observers recorded the presence of several wader species. One of the most notable sightings in this category was the Black-winged Stilt, seen in a count of 8. The Oriental Pratincole and the Black-winged Stilt were also observed, alongside the Yellow Bittern.

The excursion also yielded some bird species that typically reside in trees. The Philppine Pied-Fantail and the Visayan Tailorbird were recorded but seen only once each. While the Visayan Tailorbird was heard, the Philppine Pied-Fantail was seen.