eBON – Wild Bird Club of the Philippines

eBON is a playful take on the Filipino word “ibon” which means “bird” used for the WBCP newsletter to show the electronic means of publishing and sharing of content. Visit us regularly to read new and original articles about wild birds, birdwatching in the Philippines, and more written by the members and friends of the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines.

Latest Issue: July - September 2025

The 1st World Bird Fair Takes Flight in Taichung

October 1, 2025 No Comments

By Maia Tanedo From September 19–23, 2025, Taichung, Taiwan hosted the inaugural World Bird Fair (WBF) – a landmark event that brought together birdwatchers, conservationists,

It Started with a Fantail…

October 2, 2025 No Comments

by Kris Cu The first time I saw a Philippine Pied Fantail hopping around my neighbour’s leaky garden faucet, I was 7 years old, and

WBCP Roundup of Club Activities: July to September 2025

October 1, 2025 No Comments

Compiled by Mike Lu July 2025 July 11, 2025 – Regional Ecotourism Meeting at 1898 Hotel Colonia en las Filipinas, Makati The Department of Tourism-National

WBCP Raptor Exhibit Photos

October 1, 2025 No Comments

The Wild Bird Club of the Philippines was once again invited to participate in the More Than The Maya exhibit this year at the FisherMall

Sony Philippines Subic Birding Sortie 2.0

October 1, 2025 No Comments

by Camille King My favorite member benefit of the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines is the opportunity to join birding trips organized by co-club

SoundEscapes #3: Riverside Birding in Gawahon

October 1, 2025 No Comments

by Janina Castro Note: best to listen to this using headphones It was my first time to bird in Gawahon (and my first time in

The 2025 Records Committee Annual Report

October 1, 2025 No Comments

by Cristina Cinco, Records Committee Chairperson Each year during the annual WBCP General Assembly, the Records Committee presents the current status of the Philippine listing

Meet the eBON Team

eBON is powered by WBCP volunteers who share the time and talent in putting together and producing bimonthly issues of the newsletter. Here are the current members of the eBON team: