𝟖𝐊 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐃𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its provincial and community offices in Bataan, recorded a total of 8,112 waterbirds in Balanga City and Pilar town during this year’s Asian Waterbird Census (AWC).

Raul Mamac, provincial head of the DENR office in Bataan, reported that the AWC is ongoing, with monitoring teams recording 35 migratory species and five additional species such as Brahminy Kite, Common Kingfisher, White Collared Kingfisher, Swallow, and Osprey.

Species such as the Great Egret, Little Egret, and Whiskered Tern were among the most dominant bird species observed in the Balanga City Wetland and Nature Park and various barangays in the province.

DENR Regional Executive Director Ralph Pablo emphasized the need for collective action to protect bird habitats.

“To combat biodiversity loss and preserve vital bird habitats, we urge communities and government workers to share responsibility in conserving wetlands and complying with stricter environmental regulations,” Pablo said.

Personnel from the DENR provincial and community offices were joined by representatives from the local government units of Balanga City and Pilar, the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines, the Provincial Tourism Office of Bataan, the City Tourism Office of Balanga, the Provincial Veterinary Office of Bataan, and Oceana Philippines during the bird monitoring activity. (DENR Central Luzon)