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Greater White-fronted Goose at Candaba wetlands

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A couple of weeks ago, fellow bird photographer Alex Loinaz reported the presence at Candaba wetlands (and posted photos) of the Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons), a first record of this species in our islands.
The birds prefer to stay in an inaccessible portion of one of the large ponds, and can be easier seen when these are in flight. I got fortunate this December 28th to see them in flight. :)
Barred Rail (Gallirallus torquatus, resident) Habitat: Edges of wetlands, gardens and drier cogon grasslands. Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC, 700 mm, 1/250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 3200, manual exposure in available light, bean bag.

Barred Rail (Gallirallus torquatus, resident)

Habitat: Edges of wetlands, gardens and drier cogon grasslands.

Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC,
700 mm, 1/250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 3200, manual exposure in available light, bean bag.

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) Habitat - wetlands (this flock of 13 birds, first seen and reported by Alex Loinaz, is the first record in the Philippines). Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC, 700 mm, 1/1600 sec, f/7.1, ISO 400, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support.

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons)

Habitat - wetlands (this flock of 13 birds, first seen and reported by Alex Loinaz, is the first record in the Philippines).

Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC,
700 mm, 1/1600 sec, f/7.1, ISO 400, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support.

 Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) Habitat - wetlands (this flock of 13 birds, first seen and reported by Alex Loinaz, is the first record in the Philippines). Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC, 700 mm, 1/1600 sec, f/7.1, ISO 400, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support.

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons)

Habitat - wetlands (this flock of 13 birds, first seen and reported by Alex Loinaz, is the first record in the Philippines).

Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC,
700 mm, 1/1600 sec, f/7.1, ISO 400, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support.

 Watercock (Gallicrex cinerea, resident) Habitat - Fresh water wetlands from ricefields to shallow marshes Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC, 700 mm, 1/200 sec, f/6.3, ISO 800, manual exposure in available light, bean bag.

Watercock (Gallicrex cinerea, resident)

Habitat - Fresh water wetlands from ricefields to shallow marshes

Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC,
700 mm, 1/200 sec, f/6.3, ISO 800, manual exposure in available light, bean bag.

 Barred Rail (Gallirallus torquatus, resident) Habitat: Edges of wetlands, gardens and drier cogon grasslands. Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC, 700 mm, 1/250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 1600, manual exposure in available light, bean bag.

Barred Rail (Gallirallus torquatus, resident)

Habitat: Edges of wetlands, gardens and drier cogon grasslands.

Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC,
700 mm, 1/250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 1600, manual exposure in available light, bean bag.

Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis, resident) Habitat - Ricefields and wetter grassy areas. Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC, 700 mm, 1/640 sec, f/6.3, ISO 400, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support.

Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis, resident)

Habitat - Ricefields and wetter grassy areas.

Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC,
700 mm, 1/640 sec, f/6.3, ISO 400, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support.

 White-browed Crake (Porzana cinerea ocularis, endemic race) Habitat - Wide variety of wetlands from ricefields to tidal marshes and edges to lakes. Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC, 700 mm, 1/1600 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support.

White-browed Crake (Porzana cinerea ocularis, endemic race)

Habitat - Wide variety of wetlands from ricefields to tidal marshes and edges to lakes.

Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC,
700 mm, 1/1600 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support.

 Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis philippensis, endemic race) Habitat - Uncommon, in freshwater ponds or marshes. Dives when disturbed by intruders. Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 27, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC, 700 mm, 1/500 sec, f/7.1, ISO 400, manual exposure in available light, bean bag.

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis philippensis, endemic race)

Habitat - Uncommon, in freshwater ponds or marshes. Dives when disturbed by intruders.

Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 27, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC,
700 mm, 1/500 sec, f/7.1, ISO 400, manual exposure in available light, bean bag.

 Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus rufulus, resident, formerly called Richard's Pipit) Habitat - On the ground in open country, grasslands, ricefields and parks. Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC, 700 mm, 1/250 sec, f/6.3, ISO 400, manual exposure in available light, bean bag.

Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus rufulus, resident, formerly called Richard's Pipit)

Habitat - On the ground in open country, grasslands, ricefields and parks.

Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC,
700 mm, 1/250 sec, f/6.3, ISO 400, manual exposure in available light, bean bag.

 Buff-banded Rail (Gallirallus philippensis philippensis, endemic race) Habitat - Marshes, ricefields and open grasslands. Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC, 700 mm, 1/250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 1600, manual exposure in available light, bean bag.

Buff-banded Rail (Gallirallus philippensis philippensis, endemic race)

Habitat - Marshes, ricefields and open grasslands.

Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC,
700 mm, 1/250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 1600, manual exposure in available light, bean bag.
Barred Rail (Gallirallus torquatus, resident) Habitat: Edges of wetlands, gardens and drier cogon grasslands. Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC, 700 mm, 1/250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 1600, manual exposure in available light, bean bag.

Barred Rail (Gallirallus torquatus, resident)

Habitat: Edges of wetlands, gardens and drier cogon grasslands.

Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, December 28, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC,
700 mm, 1/250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 1600, manual exposure in available light, bean bag.

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