Friday, 4 July 2014

Cabusao Wetlands

The Cabusao wetland, perfect Tourist spot for Bird Watchers and Adventurous people

Last February 2, 2010 The local news in the Philippines reported about a Wild Birds often seen in the Wetlands of Cabusao, Camarines Sur Philippines, The Department of Environment and Natural resources also reported it the following day, They discovered it during their Annual Bird Census in the entire Country.

A Senior Ecosystems Management Specialists was surprised about the sightings of Whimbrels because they were not being seen in the past annual census.

Whimbrels can fly for 4000 kilometers in a non-stop flight, A whimbrels diet is Fiftler Crabs and shore worms, Available for them in Cabusao Wetland

DENR said that this could help Asian Waterbird Census Report, This kind of Migratory birds can be protected while they are in Cabusao Wetland.

Cabusao Wetland have its 27- Hectare area, Have 20 species of Wild birds, 17 Mangrove species 11 types of grass and other kind of species. Department of Environment of Natural Resources have achieved this goal making the site as a Critical habitat for Migratory birds

We took some photos from the way to Cabusao Wetlands in Cabusao, Camarines Sur, Philippines




Here in "Image 1", You can see the straight small path, it will lead you to the Cabusao Wetland, By just walking, you can see some wild birds lurking near the path, just don't make a loud noise so you can take of them. I'm a litlle bit observant while driving my motorcycle, it seems they are not afraid of people. They just roam around, look for food. An opportunity for Bird watchers and photographers.



"Image 2", As we go nearer to the place, the more trees and wild grass we can see, Nice wind too, so cool and refreshing, a stress reliever.



"Image 3" Here it is, The entrance to Cabusao wetland, as you can see in the photo, there is a swamp (Right side) and the manmade bamboo bridge leading you to the place (Left side)


"Image 4" The man made Bamboo bridge leading you to the wetland where you can see the wild birds :)


"Image 5" A signage by the Local Government of Cabusao and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

"Image 6" A signage says, THIS WAY TO BIRD HIDE 220 METERS, While we are walking we saw some flock of birds flying.

Image 7



"Image 8" It looks like a paint, Isn't? But this is the path you must walk to get the Bird Hide.



 A newly made cottage for tourists who want to visit the Bird Hide, you can also enjoy here the Summer breeze during summer, A nature friendly area, A garbage free, well maintained by the attendants of the Wetland.

 A bonus view to see when you want to Travel in Cabusao Wetland, Camarines Sur Philippines, The Mt. Isarog, This photo was taken after we went to the Bird Hide, So beautiful, Lots of Birds too.




Map Guide
"Map Guide" Approximately 56 Kilometers From Naga City to Cabusao Camarines Sur (Libmanan-Cabusao Boundary) and another 14.1 kilometers to Cabusao proper to Brgy. Biong Cabusao, Camarines Sur. A 2-hour Travel.

From the Author:

How beautiful it is to do Bird watching, while you are in Bicol, Philippines. You can enjoy the fresh air, friendly people, Less traffic, and etc.

Good for Photographers too, The have a beautiful scenery to choose from, for a bird watchers, they can get some details 20+ kind of Migratory birds rarely seen in different country.

For Bicolanos, Try to visit the place, you don;t know that you have a beautiful place to enjoy, a stress free for tourists, family, for everybody!

Red Platter

Tired of travelling in Camarines Sur? Why don't you take a break and have a relaxation and make your stomach full with Filipino Delicacies, If there is a Five Star Hotel, well there's a Five star restaurant in Bicol.



In Red Platter, Located at Cereza Compound, Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City, you can enjoy Filipino Dishes in one place, With a good ambiance, Good customer service, Great quality of food, and i tell seriously, it's fresh!, cooked by quality chefs following the restaurant standard in order to give you the taste you want at it's best.

They offer Filipino food in a fine dining way, they also have cakes for occasions, they do catering services. You will love everything you'll experience here. and i assure you, you will.

The best food they can offer as of May 2014, A must try, seriously :)

KARE- KARE
Customer's choice



For 320 pesos you can have Red Platter's Best selling product, The Beef Kare-Kare, A Filipino food cooked with a fresh food to satisfy your craving taste buds. Best with Plain rice for only 38 pesos (Single serving)

SALT AND PEPPER SQUID
Best Seller of Red Platter




Are you a sea food lover? Well here is the best dish for you! for 195 pesos you will taste that salty and hot squid that will raise your appetite.

BICOL'S BEST
Best Seller of Red Platter


Alright, here we are, this is a must try a Bicolano made food, it's Bicol's trademark, if you were going to Bicol, Philippines don't you ever forget this one. Let that tongue taste this creamy food for 195 pesos


It's the big three of Red Platter, A restaurant owned by Graceland Food Industries.

If you are planning to travel in Bicol, Don't to forget to visit this Restaurant, A must! if you are a Food lover, or a just having an adventure in Bicol. Just dont forget it is located at Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City



From the Author:

I made this blog to help all traveler and encourage others to visit the one of the best Fine dining Restaurant here in Bicol, They cook some Filipino food you must try. They have also a Western style snacks if you miss them, Like Club sandwich, Tuna sandwich, Pasta Carbonara, Burger Supreme, Ham and Cheese Panini, and Tuna melt, and 4 kinds of Pizza too!

If you really want the full blast Filipino food, Yes, They cook too, here it is: Adobong Lechon Kangkong (Roast pork with Water spinach), Nilagang Baka (Boiled Beef), Sizzling Pork Sisig.

They offer at least 60 kind of dishes to choose from, for dessert you can choose from cakes & pastries.

I forgot to mention, i work there last year as a Grilling staff, Inihaw na Liempo (Grilled pork belly), Inihaw na Pusit (Grilled Squid), Inihaw na Tanguigue (Grilled Spanish Mackerel), Inihaw na Spareribs (Grilled Spareribs. :) If you are little bit curious why i know most of the dishes they offer, Because i belong to the world of the best...

If you have questions, feel free to ask, comments? suggestion, You can just comment

Legaspi City, Albay!


Legaspi City, Albay where the perfect cone Volcano exists


We went to Legaspi City, Albay last week to have a photo shoot with the event at "Embarcadero de Legaspi", another tourist spot in Bicol, Where the Majestic Volcano can be found.



Mayon Volcano, Also called as Mount Mayon, Some tourists call it "The perfect cone for its perfect shape just like a cone, a symmetrical conical shape. Still nominated as Seven wonders if the World.
(This photo was taken at Ligñon Hill, Bonot Legaspi City)






This is the top of Ligñon Hill, thru the efforts of the Government of Albay. They brought another tourist attraction for all.





This photo was taken at Embarcadero de Legaspi, a beautiful view isn't?



There's too many Beautiful places we can go to in Albay, like recreational centers, Mountain Climbing, Zipline, Eat foods.



Albay is one of the religious province of the Philippines, They have old churches like (Our lady of Assupmtion Church) located at Guinobatan, Albay. As you can see in the photo it is well preserved, it was built in the year 1688. So beautiful, anyone can check it.

So if you want to travel or take a vacation in Bicol, check this out. i swear you will never regret


Questions? Suggestions? just leave your message below, Thank you.