The Gabuc Bird Sanctuary in Barangay Gabuc, Pontevedra, Capiz, covers about 60 hectares and is part of a wetland area that includes mangroves, mudflats, and tidal zones. It serves as a safe home for both migratory and local birds, with a 2023 census recording 38 bird species and over 1,000 individual birds like the Philippine duck and Chinese egret. The sanctuary is a source of pride for the local community, who view it as an ecological treasure and are actively involved in its protection. It also helps support the local economy by attracting eco-tourists and birdwatchers, providing income opportunities for guides and vendors. Since 2011, the area has been protected as a Bird Sanctuary and Mangrove Area, with fish wardens and training programs supporting conservation.
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Profile of Significant Cultural Heritage of the Municipality of Pontevedra, 2015-2016
Mappers:
Liza Dangan-Fuentes, Gazelle Grace B. Mayo, Cherry May B. Belonio, Ruth May Delector, Yael Barredo, Romber Delfin, Reynan Laguardia, Joena Mae Oro, Jafaith Lavadero
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Bird census 2023, Bird habitat Philippines, Bird sanctuary Capiz, Bird sanctuary tourism, Birdwatching Philippines, Capiz eco-tourism, Chinese egret sanctuary, community conservation efforts, DENR protected areas, Eco-tourism Pontevedra, Ecological treasure Gabuc, Fish wardens Capiz, Gabuc Bird Sanctuary, Gabuc environmental protection, Gabuc mangroves, Gabuc wetland area, Local bird species Capiz, Mangrove sanctuary Philippines, Migratory birds Capiz, Mudflats and tidal zones, Nature tourism Capiz, Philippine duck habitat, Pontevedra birdwatching, Protected area Capiz, Sustainable tourism Capiz, Wetland conservation Capiz
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