A WOMAN’S ADVENTURE

E is for Eagle – as in Philippine Eagle
Davao City, considered as the largest city in the world in terms of land area, has a lot to offer, lush greenery, fresh sea and land bounties, pristine beaches, rich culture, hospitable people and the Philippine Eagle.

According to Wiki, The Philippine Eagle, Pithecophaga jefferyi, also known as the great Philippine eagle or monkey-eating eagle, is among the tallest, rarest, largest, and most powerful birds in the world. A bird of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae, it is also known as "Haribon" or "Haring Ibon," which means "Bird King". Its local name is banog. It is endemic to the Philippines and can be found on four major islands: eastern Luzon, Samar, Leyte and Mindanao.

The largest number of eagles reside in Mindanao, with between 82 and 233 breeding pairs, thus the conservation center was set-up here in Davao City. When you’re in Davao City include in your spot list, the Philippine Eagle Center at Malagos, Calinan.

Sharing some snapshots of my family’s field trip to the conservation center.

The center's marker just before you enter the conservation lobby

You can bring along 'baon' or packed food with you though, but just in case you're too lazy to prepare there's this Eagle's Deck Cafe for stomach refuge.

Can you see him? I forgot his name, but this baby is just one of the many eagles that are held in captivity for breeding and later will be released in the wild.

This is Arny, one of the most visible and photographed eagles in the center

Tour guides always come in groups to explain and answer questions like... mama, how do eagles find their mate? Ask the tour guide, LOL.

These are the names of the eagles that has been hatched in this conservatory and their generous sponsors that dole out a sum to support the needs of each bird.

The Conservation deck