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Mt. Apo Natural Park, Sitio Baras, Barangay Kapatagan, Kapatagan (2026)

03/09/2024

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐨 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞! 🦋✨

Hello there! Meet the 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡 (𝘌𝘶𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘱.), a fuzzy wildlife wonder showing off its beauty.

Eupterote is a genus of huge, colorful moths found primarily in Asia, especially in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. These moths are notable for their large size and distinctive wing patterns, which can vary in color and design.
They serve an important role in their ecosystems, helping to maintain biodiversity and ecological balance. Their remarkable appearances attract the interest of insect researchers and nature enthusiasts while also highlighting the broad range of insect species. Observing moths like them in their native habitats provides a fascinating glimpse into the complex world of lepidoptera and the delicate beauty of nature's creations.
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𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀!

Photo by: Erick Navarro

Reference:
EUPTEROTIDAE (Monkey Moths) | moths. (n.d.). Moths. https://philepidoptera.wixsite.com/moths/eupterotidae-monkey-moths

10/08/2024

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍! 📣

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We will assist you in smoothly navigating each process, from early counseling on environmental applications to the overall approval of all permits and special permissions you wish to chain by turning them around.

𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟐-𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚, 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧, 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫! 🍃

17/06/2024

Mount Apo Natural Park's uncommon bird series continues with this adorable and mystifying beauty!

The 𝗖𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗹𝘆𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 (𝘍𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘤𝘳𝘺𝘱𝘵𝘢 Vaurie, 1951), is a poorly known, secretive bird endemic to montane Mindanao.

Can be found in submontane primary mossy forests and secondary growth, around 700–1500masl. It may occur at higher elevations (above 1000 masl) only in areas where Bundok Flycatcher (𝘍𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘭𝘶𝘻𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘢) is absent. (It is noted that these two closely related species are expected at certain elevations, but one or the other is completely absent.)
Usually solitary or in pairs; secretive and easily overlooked, foraging in the dense undergrowth.

Not globally threatened, BUT population is declining due to habitat loss!

The specific epithet "𝘤𝘳𝘺𝘱𝘵𝘢" is from Latin for hidden, obscure, concealed.
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𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀!

Photos by: Erick Navarro
(Frames under very low light)
References:
Clement, P. (2020). Cryptic Flycatcher (Ficedula crypta), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.rutfly7.01

Kennedy, R. S., P. C. Gonzales, E. C. Dickinson, H. C. Miranda, and T. H. Fisher (2000). A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.

Vaurie, C. (1951). A new species of flycatcher from Mindanao, Philippine Islands. Amer. Mus. Novit. 1543: 1-4.

13/06/2024

Our resident ornithologist conducted a quick reconnaissance after noticing a small patch of woodland within the MUZ.
Using an old camera gear and short-range lens, the day's highlight was captured. And a total of thirty-two species of avifauna were recorded.

The 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗼𝗻 (𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘴 Temminck, 1826), "𝘼𝙙𝙖𝙠" in Bagobo-Tagabawa dialect, is an endemic bird that lives in the lower and middle level of primary forest of all types, except mossy forest, and occasionally in second growth; it can reach elevations of up to 2000 meters, but is more common at lower elevations of 200-600 masl, often in dense vegetation along valleys and streams.

Not globally threatened, BUT population is declining due to habitat loss and hunting!

The specific epithet "𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘴" is Latin for flaming, burning, or brilliant! 🔥
(First photo is the MALE, and the second is the FEMALE.)
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𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀!

Photos by: Erick Navarro
References:
Collar, N. (2020). Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.phitro1.01

Kennedy, R. S., P. C. Gonzales, E. C. Dickinson, H. C. Miranda, and T. H. Fisher (2000). A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.

Ornelas, J.F., González, C. and Espinosa de los Monteros, A. (2009). Uncorrelated evolution between vocal and plumage coloration traits in the trogons: a comparative study. Journal of Evolutionary Biology. 22(3): 471–484. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1420-9101.2008.01679.x

30/05/2024

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩, 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩-𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙞𝙧𝙙𝙨.

Unique to montane Mindanao, the 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘀-𝗢𝘄𝗹 (𝘖𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘪𝘳𝘶𝘴) is a rare and Near Threatened species.

This occurs in rugged and inaccessible mountains, a portion of its habitat has remained intact. However, it is still threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation, mining, land conversion, and slash-and-burn.

The term '𝘮𝘪𝘳𝘶𝘴' comes from the Latin word for 'wonderful' or 'extraordinary.'
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𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀!

Photo by: Erick Navarro
References:
Holt, D. W., R. Berkley, C. Deppe, P. L. Enríquez, J. L. Petersen, J. L. Rangel Salazar, K. P. Segars, K. L. Wood, and J. S. Marks (2020). Mindanao Scops-Owl (Otus mirus), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.misowl1.01

Kennedy, R. S., P. C. Gonzales, E. C. Dickinson, H. C. Miranda, and T. H. Fisher (2000). A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.

König, C., F. Weick, and J.-H. Becking (2008). Owls of the World. Second Edition. Christopher Helm, London, UK.

22/04/2024

𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: "𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘵 𝘷𝘴. 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴"

As we celebrate life and nature, our pride is tempered by the growing shadow of plastic pollution, a silent threat that degrades every aspect of our planet's beauty. The same forests that formerly sheltered numerous species of wildlife now include plastic garbage entangled in branches.

A path of plastic garbage was left that affects the same ecosystems that support a variety of species. Every creature fights for survival in a world where bottles, bags, and bits of plastic are thrown everywhere. Blindly creating a tragedy for numerous organisms.

In this time of reflection, let us recommit our dedication to protecting and maintaining the natural wonders that enrich our lives!
Embracing sustainable methods, developing an environmental stewardship culture, and being a responsible tourist at all times!

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Together, we can fight the threats of pollution! Begin by setting yourself as the best example to others.

Wildlife: 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗾𝘂𝗲 (𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴)-Alpha Male
Photo by: Erick N.

Reminders:
We are reminding all future trekkers to exercise extreme caution with their trash and to never leave it anywhere in the camps, trails, or summit areas! 🐒

𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗗𝗔𝗬!

18/04/2024

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱.

During regular monitoring activities, a huge troop of 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗾𝘂𝗲 (𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴) was sighted socializing inside the trees of Mount Apo Natural Park.
This juvenile was seen watching its adult peers chase each other on the canopy while sitting in the open. 🐒

This monkey species is endemic to the Philippine forests, woodlands, mangrove forests, mountains, and in Mt. Apo Boulder Face!
They are opportunistic omnivores and eat a variety of animals and plants. Also, highly territorial!

Habitat loss and wildlife exploitation are some of the major threats these animals are facing. They are under the category of "𝘕𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥" and with decreasing population.

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𝗪𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺!

Photo by: Erick N.
Additional References:
Groves, C. P. (2005). "Macaca fascicularis philippensis". In Wilson, D. E.; Reeder, D. M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 111–184. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/147694-Macaca-fascicularis-philippensis

Ong, P. & Richardson, M. 2008. Macaca fascicularis ssp. philippensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T40788A10354490. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T40788A10354490.en. Accessed on 18 April 2024.

03/04/2024

𝗠𝘁. 𝗔𝗽𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿!

Meet the 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 (𝘋𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘦𝘶𝘮 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮), the 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴' 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘳 and one of the rarest in the world!😮

This bird is a monotypic species that can only be found in specific areas of Mindanao. They thrive in primary forests, forest edges, and secondary growths, particularly in areas with flowering and fruiting trees. Diet includes fruit, nectar and pollen of mistletoes (Loranthaceae).

Their ecology and behavior are little known, but they are fairly common within the protected range.

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Let us safeguard wildlife and help contribute to the conservation of our natural resources!

Photo by: Erick Navarro

References:
A Naturalist Guide to the Birds of the Philippines by Tanedo, Hutchinson, Constantino and Constantino. John Beaufoy Publishing. https://amzn.to/3iVwVDr

Cheke, R. and C. Mann (2020). Whiskered Flowerpecker (Dicaeum proprium), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.whiflo1.01

19/03/2024

We continue our orchid series with this lovely epiphyte blooming at Mount Apo Natural Park's forest!

The 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗺 (𝘋𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘦 Ames, 1906), an endemic to montane Mindanao.
Discovered and first collected in Mt. Apo!

Sadly, habitat destruction and heavy poaching are both serious threats. 😔

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Let us safeguard wildlife and help contribute to the conservation of our natural resources!

Photo by: Erick Navarro
References:
Agoo, E. M. G. (2007). Status of orchid taxonomy research in the Philippines. PDF). Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology, 1.

Ames, O. (1915). Orchidaceæ: The genera and species of Philippine orchids (Vol. 5). Houghton, Mifflin.

Cootes, J. 2001. The Orchids of the Philippines. Times Editions, Singapore.

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