The Candaba Swamp is the sanctuary and breeding site of migratory birds during winter season in the other parts of the world like China and Siberia. According to studies around 17,000 birds of 80 different species flock in this area. Bird watching has become a tourist attraction.
Candaba is a town in Pampanga known for its farmlands. It is known for its watermelons, tilapia and duck eggs.
reference:
http://www.geocities.com/mun_of_candaba/introduction.htm
http://www.asianjournal.com/data/PDF/2008_LA/2008_01_16/2008_LA_01_16_Sec-Ap%203.pdf
For 2 consecutive weeks, my Inbox was flooded with email exchanges entitled "Bird Shooting in Candaba Swamp" and "Don't touch my (Candaba) birdies". It was difficult for us to agree on a certain schedule because of our work. I even had to file a vacation leave just to join the group.
The day came. It was bird-shooting day!
I met Jervis, Marlon and Glenn at around 6am in Angeles City. We were way behind our schedule. Thanks to me! We met the rest of the guys (Kups, Evan and Joel) in San Fernando. We managed to have breakfast first and few laughs before we proceed.
From San Fernando, we took a jeepney to Sta Ana, and from Sta Ana we took a tricycle going to Candaba. There was actually a simpler route and that is to take one jeepney-ride from San Fernando to Candaba. We haven't realize that until we arrived in Sta Ana.
We were quite apprehended when we reached Candaba. The entire town seems to be flooded and we thought we would just have to go back. The town folks referred us to a man who owned a boat that could take us to the swamp. It was really impossible to walk since the water was deep. We paid him Php2,500.
It took us 45 minutes to reach the swamp. We were half-burnt, I felt I was half-alive. My SPF 30 sunblock wasn’t sufficient. The worst thing was, there were few birds. The guys however were able to capture nice pictures though.
Surprisingly there was a house amidst the marshes. To get there, we have to walk barefoot. I was a bit hesitant because I fear that there were snakes lurking in the grasses or there might be some unknown creatures that would bite my feet.
We stayed and rested in the shade and took more pictures. The air was cool. It was ideal for an escape from the city’s turmoil.
After resting, we decided that it was time to leave. We were so hungry then. It took us another 45minutes or so for the boat trip. We didn’t mind our soiled feet. We were smiling happily.
Candaba is a town in Pampanga known for its farmlands. It is known for its watermelons, tilapia and duck eggs.
reference:
http://www.geocities.com/mun_of_candaba/introduction.htm
http://www.asianjournal.com/data/PDF/2008_LA/2008_01_16/2008_LA_01_16_Sec-Ap%203.pdf
For 2 consecutive weeks, my Inbox was flooded with email exchanges entitled "Bird Shooting in Candaba Swamp" and "Don't touch my (Candaba) birdies". It was difficult for us to agree on a certain schedule because of our work. I even had to file a vacation leave just to join the group.
The day came. It was bird-shooting day!
I met Jervis, Marlon and Glenn at around 6am in Angeles City. We were way behind our schedule. Thanks to me! We met the rest of the guys (Kups, Evan and Joel) in San Fernando. We managed to have breakfast first and few laughs before we proceed.
From San Fernando, we took a jeepney to Sta Ana, and from Sta Ana we took a tricycle going to Candaba. There was actually a simpler route and that is to take one jeepney-ride from San Fernando to Candaba. We haven't realize that until we arrived in Sta Ana.
We were quite apprehended when we reached Candaba. The entire town seems to be flooded and we thought we would just have to go back. The town folks referred us to a man who owned a boat that could take us to the swamp. It was really impossible to walk since the water was deep. We paid him Php2,500.
It took us 45 minutes to reach the swamp. We were half-burnt, I felt I was half-alive. My SPF 30 sunblock wasn’t sufficient. The worst thing was, there were few birds. The guys however were able to capture nice pictures though.
Surprisingly there was a house amidst the marshes. To get there, we have to walk barefoot. I was a bit hesitant because I fear that there were snakes lurking in the grasses or there might be some unknown creatures that would bite my feet.
We stayed and rested in the shade and took more pictures. The air was cool. It was ideal for an escape from the city’s turmoil.
After resting, we decided that it was time to leave. We were so hungry then. It took us another 45minutes or so for the boat trip. We didn’t mind our soiled feet. We were smiling happily.
