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π— π—’π—‘π—œπ—§π—’π—₯π—œπ—‘π—š π—ͺπ—”π—§π—˜π—₯π—•π—œπ—₯𝗗𝗦 𝗙𝗒π—₯ π—›π—˜π—”π—Ÿπ—§π—›π—¬ π—ͺπ—˜π—§π—Ÿπ—”π—‘π—— π—˜π—–π—’π—¦π—¬π—¦π—§π—˜π— π—¦. In support of the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC), personnel from different field offices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 2 conducted bird counting in the region’s wetland areas.
 
The AWC, an annual event conducted during the second and third weeks of January, aims to provide basis for estimates of waterbird populations and identify and monitor wetland sites that are important for waterbirds. It also seeks to increase awareness on the importance of waterbirds and wetland habitats.
 
Thousands of endemic and migratory waterbird species have been recorded in an initial census conducted by the field offices in Batanes, Cagayan, and Isabela.
 
Among the identified dominant water fowls include Black-faced Spoonbill, Kentish Plover, and Ruddy Turnstone in Mahatao Creek, Chadpidan Ponds, and Ivana Shoreline in Batanes; Black-winged Stilt, Whimbrel, Common Moorhen, and Great and Intermediate Egret in Buguey Lagoon and Pattao Pond in Buguey, Cagayan; Kentish Plover at the Palaui Island Protected Landscape and Seascape in Sta. Ana, Cagayan; and Philippine Duck, Wondering Whistling Duck, and Northern Shoveler at the Malasi Tree Park and Wildlife Sanctuary Critical Habitat in Cabagan, Isabela.
 
Other field offices are set to conduct bird counting activities until January 22.#