On August 26, 2025, a single observer embarked on a birding trip in the town of Hagonoy, located in the province of Bulacan, Central Luzon, Philippines. The observations made during this trip provide a fascinating snapshot of the region's avifauna.

The trip began with a visit to a wetland area where the observer spotted several species of waterbirds. White-breasted Waterhens were seen foraging near shallow waters, while a colony of Little Egrets settled near the shoreline, their snowy white feathers starkly contrasting with the lush vegetation.

The Whiskered Tern, a common migrant in the Philippines, was also observed, with a total of eight birds spotted during the trip. Striated Herons, known for their distinctive black-and-white striped breeding plumage, were seen perched on a nearby tree, scanning the waters for potential prey.

A lone Philippine Pied-Fantail, a medium-sized cuckoo-shrike native to the Philippines, was observed flitting about a nearby thicket. The trip also provided a glimpse into the Philippines' rich crow fauna, with a single Philippine Jungle Crow spotted.

Away from the wetlands, a Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) roost was observed in the nearby area, accounting for nine birds in the observer's count. An Asian Glossy Starling and a Eurasian Tree Sparrow, a common urban bird species, were also spotted, adding to the diversity of the region's avifauna.

Other notable species observed during the trip include the Black-crowned Night Heron, which was seen in good numbers, suggesting a thriving population in the area.