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: April - June 2025
Birding Jakarta and Papua, Indonesia
By Caleb Ongtenco Editor’s Note: Caleb started birding at the age of 10. Since 2022, he’s been an associate member of the WBCP. Today, at 15, he already has quite a lengthy life list, often going with his aunt on birding trips. In this issue of eBon, he shares his
First Region One Birding Caravan
The First Region One Birding Caravan was launched by the Department of Tourism – Region 1, in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Northwestern University, and various Local Government Units (LGUs). Wild Bird Photographers of the Philippines (WBPP) and Wild Bird Club of the Philippines (WBCP)
Zamboanga Club Birding Trip Report – 2025
By Frances Lee Last April 26–28, 2025, WBCP members Enrico Legaspi, Jayanti Pandey, and Frances Lee went to Zamboanga City to…bird. We were accompanied and guided by local bird guide and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) forester Jay Paul, who is also the mentee of former Zamboanga bird
Birder’s Bookshelf: Birding without Borders
Birder’s BookshelfBy Michele T. Logarta While field guides are essential to birding, there are many other tomes of interest to the bird watching bookworm. This section features those other books, fiction and nonfiction, about birds, birders, nature, and the environment. For this issue of eBON, I chose the book “Birding
WBCP Roundup of Club Activities: April to June 2025
Compiled by Mike Lu April 2025 April 1, 2025 – Guided trip to Forresta Café, Villar City in Dasmarinas, Cavite In partnership with the Villar City, the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines (WBCP) conducted the first Birding and Breakfast guided trip at Forresta Café. Twenty-five first-time birders showed up
Into the Wild: Our Journey Through Kaeng Krachan National Park
By Ayla Ellis and Eby Kangleon Kaeng Krachan National Park has long had a reputation among birders and nature lovers as one of Thailand’s richest forest ecosystems. Tucked away in Phetchaburi province — and sprawling beyond into neighboring regions — this massive park is a haven for birds, mammals, and
SoundEscapes#2: Wader Chatter
By Janina Castro Note: Best to listen to this using headphones 😀 Can you smell the salty air? The squelch of mud under every step? Maybe even the headache that comes from staring through your binoculars and spotting scope for hours? This may be a familiar wetland soundscape for members
2025 Checklist of Philippine Birds
By Cristina Cinco The Wild Bird Club of the Philippines (WBCP) takes pride in the presentation of its annual 2025 Checklist of Philippine Birds that provides an overview on the current state of Philippine birds. The WBCP Records Committee is responsible for consolidating all the data gathered to come up
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:
Maia Tañedo
Editor-In-Chief
Michele Logarta
Associate Editor
Tinggay Cinco
Managing Editor
Mike Lu
New Editor
Ana Gabrielle Alcantara
Contributor
Crissy Montes
Contributor
Gabbi Reyes
Contributor
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.