On August 25, 2025, Julius Paner embarked on a 1 hour and 20 minute birding excursion at the Tuban Grassland in Davao del Sur, Philippines. The solo trip was conducted as part of a traveling protocol, and covered a distance of 1 km.

During the visit, Paner identified 24 species of birds, including doves, pigeons, swifts, herons, bee-eaters, kingfishers, and various songbirds. The Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) was the most abundant species, with 20 sightings. Other notable mentions include the Rufous-crowned Bee-eater (12 sightings), the Asian Glossy Starling (15 sightings), and the Philippine Jungle Crow (25 sightings).

In addition to the above species, Paner also observed the Spotted Dove, Asian Emerald Dove, Zebra Dove, Pink-necked Green Pigeon, Ridgetop Swiftlet, Asian Palm Swift, Little Egret, Collared Kingfisher, Coppersmith Barbet, Philippine Hanging-Parrot, Pied Triller, Black-naped Oriole, White-breasted Woodswallow, Philippine Pied-Fantail, Barn Swallow, Yellow-vented Bulbul, Philippine Magpie-Robin, and Eurasian Tree Sparrow, with counts ranging from 1 to 6 individuals per species.

The variety of bird species encountered during this trip highlights the rich avifauna of Southeast Asia, and underscores the importance of protecting and preserving habitats such as the Tuban Grassland.