On August 26, 2025, a two-person team of bird enthusiasts braved the trails of Pula in Banaue, Ifugao, recording a diverse array of bird species in just over an hour-long excursion. Participants Lena Hartebrodt and Jonathan Klawitter successfully identified and documented 13 species during their trip.

Their observation list reveals a thriving avifauna in this region, with swifts and swallows leading the flock. Swiftlets, although unidentified, were recorded at 8 individual sightings, while their close relative, the Luzon Racquet-tail, was spotted flying in a group of 10. Other notable species included the Green-backed Whistler, known for its distinctive whistling calls, and the Blue-headed Fantail, a striking bird characterized by its iridescent feathers.

Notably absent from the list are larger bird species, such as raptors and birds of prey. However, it is a testament to the team's vigilance that they were able to document species such as the Mountain Shrike and the Chestnut-faced Babbler, which thrive in forests with understory vegetation.

Water-dependent bird species were also observed, albeit fewer in number, consisting of a couple of individuals of the Warbling White-eye and a single sighting of the Negros Leaf Warbler. Other notable mentions include the Elegant Tit, the Benguet Bush Warbler, and the Yellow-crowned Flowerpecker, each contributing to the area's rich biodiversity.