On August 25th, 2025, David Morrison embarked on an evening birding trip to Lag-asan in Bago City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The excursion, which lasted 28 minutes and covered an area of 1.297 km, provided an opportunity to spot eight species of birds.

One of the notable sightings was a group of Javan Pond-Herons, with three individuals observed in the area. This species is known to migrate seasonally, and the presence of a group may indicate the start of their return to the region.

Among the songbirds spotted during the trip were the Visayan Tailorbird and the Pacific Swallow, with both species observed in pairs. The Barn Swallow, on the other hand, was seen singly.

The trip also featured several common birds, including the Yellow-vented Bulbul, Chestnut Munia, and Eurasian Tree Sparrow. The Eurasian Tree Sparrow proved to be the most abundant species, with a count of 30 individuals.

The Paddyfield Pipit and the Pacific Swallow were likely attracted to the area due to the presence of dogs, as mentioned in the trip comments, suggesting the presence of potential food sources. The trip was cut short due to rain, but this was still a successful excursion that highlighted the diversity of birdlife in the Lag-asan area.

The species list and quantities observed are as follows: Javan Pond-Heron (3), Visayan Tailorbird (2), Pacific Swallow (2), Barn Swallow (1), Yellow-vented Bulbul (2), Chestnut Munia (3), Eurasian Tree Sparrow (30), and Paddyfield Pipit (4).