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STEP 1
Email request to conduct bird-watching activity to the
Ecology Center (EC) at [email protected] or fax it to
+6347.252 4157.
Walk-in birder may request by filling out the request to
conduct bird watching activity form.
To download the form, visit
http://www.mysubicbay.com.ph/about-
us/departments/ecology-center and check out
Application for Research Permit under Links.
Request will only be entertained from Monday to Friday
(8:00am - 5:00pm). It must be sent at least a day before
the proposed schedule of birding activity.
How to apply for a bird-watching permit
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STEP 2
The Ecology Center will issue the permit to thebirder/s prior to the activity.
The permit may only be issued to the requesting
party in person.
STEP 3
Upon issuance of the permit, the SBMA Ecology
Center will orient first-time birdwatchers on the
proper conduct of bird-watching and remind them to
comply with the rules and regulations inside the
Subic Forest Reserve.
Frequent birders will also be reminded about ethical
birding guidelines.
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DESIGNATED BIRD-WATCHING SITES
Hill 394
Roads leading to Nabasan Beach
Triboa Mangrove Park
Botanical Garden
Apaliin Trail
Naval Magazine Area
Pamulaklakin
Upper Cubi: Crown Peak Area
Zambales Highway Upper Cubi going to Naval Hospital
Subic Bay areas allowed for bird-watching
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ENSURE THE PROTECTION OF BIRD HABITATS
DO NOT litter or leave any waste in protected and non-protected areas.
AVOID making new trails but instead follow existing ones.
DO NOT collect wildlife.
DO NOT cook anything anywhere.
COMPLY with all SBMA rules and regulations.
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DO NOT STRESS THE BIRDS
Keep distance from the birds to avoid disturbing their feeding
and nesting areas, causing them stress and fear, and driving
them towards areas where they may be exposed to predators.
Observe caution in the use of recordings and other methods
during observation, photography, sound recording, or filming to
avoid distractions. Keep away from nests, colonies, roosts,
feeding sites, and other sensitive areas.
Use a blind or hide and take natural cover whenever
possible. Zoom camera lenses, binoculars, and spotting scopes
can also be an alternative option.
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DO NOT STRESS THE BIRDS
Using call playback is prohibited to avoid distressing some speciesand disrupting feeding and/or breeding activity.
Feeding of birds is prohibited, as it may also disrupt their feeding
and/or breeding activity.
“Flushing”, or an act that drives the birds into an open area byfrightening or forcing them to fly, is prohibited. Not only does this
startles the bird and causes it to fly off but it is also distracting and can
use up the bird’s vital energy required for its important physiological
activities.
Use of spotlights at night is prohibited, as it disturbs sleeping and
resting birds and interferes with the natural biological processes of
species. It can also cause birds to abandon their nest or the young to
fall. To reduce the discomfort on birds, only red filters and/or lower
intensity lights (white or yellow) are allowed.
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DO NOT STRESS THE BIRDS
Observe precaution in the conduct of photography by observing the
following:
Photographer should not “garden” the area by removing branches
and other objects that block the view, as this may expose the birds
to predators.
It is absolutely prohibited to modify the nest or its approaches in
order to achieve a preferred view.
Avoid lingering around the birds’ nest and core territories for long
periods as this may disrupt their natural movement.
Use minimal artificial lighting.
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NO BIRD HANDLING
Birds must never be touched unless extremely necessary such as
when the bird is injured in which case, gloves should be worn to limit
the risk of bacterial or viral contamination.
Details of sightings of rare species or species of conservation
significance must only be disclosed to the SBMA Ecology Center andrelevant authorities for documentation purposes and to avoid any
sudden increase in bird enthusiasts whose presence might disturb the
birds.
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REPORT SIGHTINGS
Sightings, photos, films, and other important information should be
reported / submitted to the SBMA Ecology Center to contribute to its
ornithological database.
Soft copies may be sent to [email protected]. Copyright to such
photographs shall remain with the photographer. Proper citation will
be observed if submitted photos are used for publication or print
The database will serve as basis for formulating guidelines and
improving bird awareness and management of this important wildlife.
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BE A BIRD AMBASSADOR
Impart your knowledge and experience in the conduct of birding
activity in an environmentally ethical way.
Participate in activities that have a positive effect on bird habitats and
bird conservation strategies.
Encourage others to record observations that may contribute to a
better understanding of bird habitats, locations, and other important
ecological data.
Support local communities by hiring indigenous people as tour guidesas an incentive for them to conserve the habitat.
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YOUR CONCERN FOR THE BIRDS OF SUBIC BAY
WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED.
Please inform our Ecology Center or call our HELP Hotlines if you
notice any undesirable or suspicious activity in any bird-watching
site.
SBMA ECOLOGY CENTER
Address : Regulatory Building
Labitan Street corner Rizal Highway
Central Business District, Subic Bay Freeport
Tel. No. : (+6347) 252.4155 / 252.4435 / 252.4059 / 252.4656
Fax. No. : (+6347) 252.4157
Email : [email protected]
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THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO
PROTECT BIRDS AND THEIR HABITATS.
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