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Bird of the Moment: BLACK-FACED SPOONBILLS

BLACK-FACED SPOONBILLS Platalea minor
Photo by Jasmin Meren

Bulakan, Bulacan
January 11, 2020

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Our team conducted a census of migratory birds in areas of Manila Bay where the new airport will be constructed. When we arrived at the docking area, the sky was lit with a yellowish glow from the moon and the air was so cool. We wished for Spoonies and were not disappointed – we got 24 Spooniefuls 🤗 At one point we were almost knocked off our boat as each of us was trying to get a better view. They were too far but there was no mistaking that face! Take a look at that weird profile. Google its name and you won’t be disappointed 😁 

Asian Waterbird Census supported by Wetlands International Ph under the Partners for Resilience Project.

Jasmin

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