The very best place to see Philippine Ducks is at the Candaba Wetlands. Depending on the season, hundreds, even thousands, congregate on this marshy area. It was a surprise to my wife and I when we visited Caylabne Resort in Cavite that one of the staff informed us that there was a flock of Philippine Ducks in the “pond”. We made a short hike through some forest and at the edge was indeed a pond. And yes, there was a flock of Philippine Ducks there.

Philippine Ducks are endemic to the Philippines. They can be found in freshwater marshes, shallow lakes and on bays. Their distinguishing mark is the bright cinnamon head and neck with a black crown and stripe across the eyes not unlike those ancient Egyptian portraits.

Philippine Duck – Anas luzonica
Caylabne Bay Resort, Cavite
August 18, 2012

Canon 5D Mark II, 500mm+1.4X (700mm) on a tripod
ISO-200, 1/400, f6.3