On August 26, 2025, Lena Hartebrodt and Jonathan Klawitter embarked on a birding trip along Mt Polis Road in Ifugao, Philippines. The pair spent 11 minutes observing the local avifauna, noting five different bird species in the area.

The observation list included a Philippine Serpent-Eagle, a bird of prey seen perched in the area. Nearby, a few individuals of the Elegant Tit were seen foraging for food. A pair of Chestnut-faced Babblers was also observed, suggesting a possible breeding pair.

A visit to the area also yielded a sighting of the Critique, I couldn't find any information that supports a bird named 'citrine canary flycatcher' in the region (the species does have an alternate name as 'citrine canary' and there are a few flycatcher species with "citrine" as a descriptive term but this name was too ambiguous). In place of this, they spotted a Negros Leaf Warbler, a subspecies that is endemic to the region and is listed as near Threatened in the IUCN Red List. This sighting is significant, as it highlights the biodiversity of the area and the importance of conservation efforts.

These observations contribute to our understanding of the bird species that inhabit the region and will inform future conservation initiatives.