Alpha Vista Ridge

Philippine Eagle! 🦅🦅🦅

Kung isa kang ibon, ano ka at bakit? 🦅🐣
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Tuklasin ang kamangha-manghang mundo ng sa isang lugar dito sa Metro Manila na ‘di mo aakalaing pinamumugaran ng samu’t saring ibon. Muling panuorin ang ExperTalk Episode: Bagwis here!
https://youtu.be/i0aHeOEm2HE?si=uEEU_yphpaZ_iwkb

Photos of birds courtesy of Wild Bird Club of the Philippines.

Protect our trees! Trees give us life ~ shade from the sun, strong roots to safe lands ~ no floods and soil erosion, oxygen to breathe, and peace to the soul. Protecting them is not just an act of kindness to nature, but a promise to future generations. Plant hope, plant more trees! 👩‍🌾🌳🌴🌲





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Perfect tree 🌳
Perfectly round and shaped by nature itself 🍃

This rare tree forms a perfect green dome, its branches spreading in almost perfect symmetry – a masterpiece of balance and beauty.

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Heal the mind, body & soul!
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Landscape inspo 👨‍🌾🌿
The world is wide and full of wonder~ C'mon, step outside and be part of it.

Yes, libre wa'y bayad.~30 minutes barefoot and hugging trees can be considered a form of therapy. It's called Earthing and Ecotherapy.

🌱 1. Grounding (Earthing):
Walking barefoot on soil, grass, or sand is called grounding. Studies suggest it can help reduce stress, improve mood, and promote better sleep by reconnecting your body’s electrical energy with the earth’s natural charge.

🌳 2. Nature therapy (Ecotherapy):
Hugging trees or simply spending time in nature can lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, and boost overall well-being. The Japanese practice Shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing”) is based on the same principle—immersing yourself in nature for healing and calm.

💚 3. Emotional and mental benefits:
Nature reminds you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. Many people find it grounding, freeing, and spiritually refreshing.

💪 Physical Benefits

1. Reduces inflammation:
Contact with the earth’s surface electrons may help neutralize free radicals in the body, easing inflammation and pain.

2. Improves sleep:
Many people report deeper, more restful sleep after regular grounding.

3. Balances energy and circulation:
Walking barefoot can stimulate pressure points and improve blood flow.

4. Boosts immunity:
The connection with natural electrical charges can support the body’s immune response.

5. Supports posture and foot strength:
Barefoot walking strengthens foot muscles, improves balance, and aligns posture naturally.

🧘 Mental and Emotional Benefits

1. Reduces stress and anxiety:
Physical contact with the earth has a calming effect, lowering cortisol (the stress hormone).

2. Improves mood:
Being grounded in nature increases serotonin levels and promotes feelings of happiness.

3. Increases mindfulness:
Walking barefoot encourages presence — you become aware of textures, temperature, and sensations.

4. Promotes a sense of connection:
It reconnects you with the natural world, offering peace and mental clarity.

Ali na, try nato! 👣🌳👐🤗💕

Maayong buntag kaninyong tanan, Ka-Alpha!
Hinaut nga okay ra mo. Pagpanalanginan unta kamo sa Ginoo. 👨‍🌾🌿

Beautiful birds of Northern Mindanao!

Spotted at Alpha Vista Ridge 🪶🪶🪶

| Rhabdotorrhinus of the Philippines

The Rhabdotorrhinus Hornbills differ from the other Hornbill genera present in the Philippines with their big throat pouch and their streaked lower mandible around the bill's base. The Philippines is home to two species of Rhabdotorrhinus Hornbills, the Rufous-headed Hornbill (locally known as Dulungan, Talarak, and Talalak), and the Writhed Hornbill (locally known as Tuhek).

Although both species don’t occur in the same islands, with the Rufous-headed Hornbill only found in Negros and Panay, and the Writhed Hornbill only found in Mindanao, we've pointed out a couple of differences between the two to make it easier for new birders to get to know these wonderful, rare Rhabdotorrhinus Hornbills!

Let us know if you've seen these Hornbill species in the wild on your own Birding Trips!

Nature trip, deep talk and real connection. 🌿
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