Bird Watching at the Egret Hidden Sanctuary

Bird Watching at the Hidden Sanctuary

Sacnangan, Pilar, Sorsogon

The Great White Egrets

Amazing birds!  I cannot forget how thousands of white birds  (Egrets) show off their flying skills as if trained to perform a show in front of the public.  I feel so proud having witnessed their performance in their hidden sanctuary at Sacnangan, Pilar, Sorsogon, on top of the mangroves at Malbog river bank that sustained and enhances the bio-diversity of life in that area. It was a moment that one cannot help but admire the beauty and magnificence of God's creation.

According to the residents of the barangay, the birds were seen in that area for  more than seven years already.  These great white Egrets were migratory birds that can be seen the whole year round.  As observed., however,  December to May has the most number Egrets in the area.  According to the study conducted by the representatives of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, said migratory birds come to the area due to the abundance of food. They claimed  that said birds originated from other countries, and migrated to evade the cold season in their origin.

How to get there?

There are two ways to get there.  By boat, via river cruise and by land.  However, it is best to pass through LGU Pilar Tourism Center, located at the Pilar Municipal Port.  It is best to hire a guide to maximize the adventure.


OTHER ADVENTURES:

River Cruise

Sea Grapes Harvesting

Mangrove Familiarization

Snorkeling/Diving at Bantigue Point Marine Sanctuary

Caving Adventure 

New Developments at Panumbagan Sand Bar of Pilar, Sorsogon, Philippines

The PARAU Festival

Vera Falls, one of nature's wonder

White Water Tubing, an Extreme Adventure

Home-Made Soya Milk, an affordable, nutritious and delicious milk

Did you know that soya beans can be a source of an affordable, nutritious and delicious milk. To ensure an all natural healthy milk, free from preservatives, it is best to prepare it yourself in your home. Your family will surely love it. Try it!

Soya milk is affordable, nutritious and delicious milk

Soya milk is one of my favorite health drinks. It is also loved by my son who is now 12 years old. I used to give it to him since he was a toddler.

Tips and Tricks for a Lovely Face and Glowing Skin

Ysa

In caring for your skin, particularly your face, you don’t need much money to pay for the services of a beauty parlor or health clinic. You can do it at the comfort of your home. All you need to do is to learn a few tricks, then look for the ingredients, which can be found at your kitchen. Here are some tricks to help you care for your skin:

Honey, lemon and oil

Honey, lemon and oil (virgen coco oil or olive oil) mixture for facial and neck massage. 

Great Lessons from "An Interview With God" (Ignore or regret later)

The moment I read about the poem, "An Interview With God", it immediately made me reflect some realities of life.  The lessons I learned from the said poem, has greatly influenced my decisions in life, particularly those related to health, work, and daily activities as I pursued my quest for happiness. Whoever made this poem, my heartfelt gratitude for sharing this reflection.

Enjoy Life, Live to the fullest!

Truly,  life is enriched by many good people around us and the gift of nature. Many times, however, we took for granted the many good things that happened in our lives because of our tight schedule and various things that occupy our mind. While walking in the streets, going to our home or work, our mind is pre-occupied with our “to dos” for the day, a problem to solve, an errand to accomplish,

or targets for the day.

White Water Tubing, An Extreme Adventure

White water tubing is considered as an extreme adventure. It is the newest tourist attraction in the province of Albay. With this event, adrenalin rush, maintaining body balance while riding with the rapidly falling water amidst the boulders, holding tightly with the ropes fastened to the tube, particularly when passing a series of rapids is experienced. Indeed, it is an exciting and challenging activity. It’s a challenge not only to one’s stamina but also  to one’s sense of adventure as well.

Vera Falls, one of nature’s wonder

          Many years ago, I heard about the presence of a beautiful falls, which is considered as a  hidden treasure of Malinao, Albay.  It’s one of the favorite place of Back packers, mountaineers and adventurists.  Calendars, particularly those from Land Bank of the Philippines, often highlighted the said falls.  I became curious and wanted to see the falls myself.

New Developments at Panumbagan Sand Bar of Pilar, Sorsogon, Philippines

  

        The Panumbagan Sand Bar warmly welcomes its visitors since April 2014.  New infrastructure facilities were established for the comfort and enjoyment of the tourists.  There were a total of twenty one (21) floating cottages, connected by floating bridges made of industrial bamboos, that were built in style, in three octagonal rings. Each ring is composed of seven (7) cottages.  Said facilities were established by the Provincial Government of Sorsogon, headed by Honorable Governor Raul R. Lee, in support to the tourism development of the municipality of Pilar. The cottages were designed by an interior designer, Architect Melo Naval of Provincial Tourism Office.

The PARAU FESTIVAL

PARAU FESTIVAL 2013  (Pilar, Sorsogon)   
       

Parau Dancing Ground Exhibition

      A 20-day celebration of the Parau Festival has once again enliven the Poblacion area, the center of the festivities, in the municipality of Pilar. The festival co-inside with the celebration of the feast of Our Lady of the Pillar, Pilar I Patron Saint, on October 12, 2013

The Secret Beauty of Pilar, Sorsogon Mangroves:Taking “Off"-The Beaten Path: (by: Jeresa A. Llona-Mediana)

       

     The municipality of Pilar has so many tourist attractions and getaway options. Those who love to soak in the peaceful bucolic life, a tour to Pilar is just right for you. Amongst these unspoiled natural attractions are the century old mangroves growing abundantly in the rugged coastline of Baliwagan area and Panikihan area which are being offered for mangrove familiarization activities.