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Scientists estimate that perhaps only a few hundred pairs remain in the wild. The raptor is currently documented on just four Philippine islands-Mindanao, Luzon, Leyte, and Samar. What a way to spread awareness about our national bird.The Philippine eagle is one of the largest and most endangered eagles in the world. I felt more excited when I saw in the news that it would be used in a paper bill for circulation and not just in a commemorative banknote. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I am so honored. What did you feel about knowing your photo will be immortalized through the P1,000 bill?Īctually, I still think that I am dreaming. They asked me how much would I ask for it but then I realized that it will be part of history, I gave it for free. A year ago, they asked me if they could use my photo for a commemorative banknote that will be released sometime in April 2022. They saw my photo on the internet and they reached out to me through my Facebook page.
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How did the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas acquire your photo? Through my photographs, I hope people would be aware that we have so many marvelous endemic species that need protection from extinction. It was then that I promised myself to do whatever I can to save our national bird from all kinds of threats. Why they would ever want to destroy its kingdom. In those moments, I kept looking at his beautiful blue eyes and wondered why someone would harm such a wonderful creature. I stayed with Imbulog for about two hours until I was satisfied with my photograph of the most critically endangered eagle in the world. I wanted it to have a crest that is slightly raised, looking a bit down and a little to the right of my lens. For the Philippine eagle, I wanted to portray it as a fierce hunter but at the same time a gentle creature of God. So whenever I would notice a handler about to walk in front of the eagle, I would prepare to get the shot that I wanted.Īs an artist, I envision the shot that I want before I went out in the field. In captivity, they get excited when they see their handlers bringing food. I learned that Philippine eagles raise their crests when they are excited. I also checked the photos of other photographers for inspiration and to plan how I could present mine differently. “ Imbulog,” which means “to soar,” is one of the captive-bred Philippine Eagles at the Center.īefore I went to Davao, I did some research about the Philippine eagle on how it behaves because I wanted to photograph it with its crest up. There are about four Philippine Eagles that are out of their enclosures, but I stayed with Imbulog because, for me, he is the most photogenic. So it made sense to visit the Philippine Eagle Center, run by the Philippine Eagle Foundation, to familiarize myself with this majestic creature before I get the chance to photograph it in the wild.Īccompanied by my birder friends from Davao, we went to the Philippine Eagle Center as early as possible to avoid the crowd. They added that you’ll be in so much awe that you might end up just staring and forget to use your camera to capture its beauty. My fellow photographers mentioned that seeing the “ Haribon” in the wild for the first time could mesmerize you with its beauty. In 2017, I went to Davao specifically to get a portrait of the Philippine eagle. No wonder wild bird photographers, both local and foreign, desire to have a photograph of the “ Haring Ibon” in the wild. Aside from being our National Bird, the Philippine eagle ( Pithecophaga jefferyi) is the largest bird of prey here in our country-and the most beautiful, if I may say so. The Philippine eagle is at the top of the list. When I started wild bird photography back in 2014, I listed all the birds that I wanted to photograph in the wild. In 2018, I joined Robert S Kennedy Bird Conservancy.Ĭan you tell us the story behind your photo of the Philippine eagle? Where did you capture it? My friends from Negros formed Negros Bird Conservation Society in 2017.
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I joined Wild Bird Photographers of the Philippines in 2014. I’ve been a wildlife photographer for eight years now. I am a pilot by profession so lately I’ve been busy with flight schedules since tourism and air travel are picking up once again.
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Thank God my family and I are going well. Hi, Floyd! First off, how are you and what are the things that kept you busy these days? How long have you been a wildlife photographer?