Saturday, February 25, 2023

Pacific Swallow at Maambal Orchard

Pacific Swallow (Hirundo tahitica

Habitat - Common along coasts, in towns and open country, rarely over forest. 

Size - 5 inches total length.

Shooting Info - filmed in habitat at Maambal Orchard, Pangasinan, Philippines on September 11, 2022, Nikon Coolpix P1000, fluid head + tripod + built-in mic, manual focus, manual exposure in available light, recorded and processed at 4K/29.97p.

 


 

White-breasted Wood-Swallow at Maambal Orchard

White-breasted Wood-Swallow (Artamus leucorynchus, resident) 

Habitat - From open country to clearings at forest edge up to 1800 m. 

Size - 7.50 inches total length. 

Shooting Info - filmed in habitat at Maambal Orchard, Pangasinan, Philippines on September 4, 2022, Nikon Coolpix P1000, fluid head + tripod + built-in mic, manual focus, manual exposure in available light, recorded and processed at 4K/29.97p.

 


 

A preening Black-naped Oriole at Maambal Orchard

A Black-naped Oriole (Oriolus chinensis) preens and gives out a call on top of a tall tree.

Habitat - Early second growth, open scrub and gardens. 

Size - 10 to 11 inches total length. 

Shooting Info - filmed in habitat at Maambal Orchard, Pangasinan, Philippines on September 9, 2022, Nikon Coolpix P1000, fluid head + tripod + built-in mic, manual focus, manual exposure in available light, recorded and processed at 4K/29.97p.