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

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.

Discover The Panlatuan Cove, the Source of Nutritious Seaweed "Lato"

Adventure in Pilar will not be complete without  visiting the Panlatuan Bay.  First to taste a freshly harvested “Lato”, our sea grapes, abundantly found the Panlatuan Bay. And, to take a brief look at the remnants of Astillero de Panlatuan, the once famous shipbuilding yard established after the Galleon Trade ended in 1650.

Caving Adventure at Pilar, Sorsogon

            Are you looking for an exciting adventure, that will trigger  all your senses  and make you aware of everything around  you?  Caving or spelunking is what you need.  The municipality of Pilar has several caves to offer, the San Jose Cave and the Lungib Cave.

PANUMBAGAN SANDBAR- A POCKET OF SERENITY by: Jeresa A. Llona-Mediana)

     Exuding with its lazy charm is our Panumbagan Sandbar, located at Barangay Bantayan. It is only a thirty- minute ride aboard the motorboat from Pilar Pier. 

AN UNDERWATER WORLD TO DISCOVER Written by: Jeresa A. Llona-Mediana

        If you are a water enthusiast and itching to try activities that would take your breath away, well, you must try diving at Bantigue Point and at Marine Sanctuary Reserve, a prime site for diving activities in Pilar. Bantigue Point and marine sanctuary reserve can be reached via a 30-minute ride aboard a motorized banca from Pilar Pier. 

SOUL-REJUVENATING RIVER CRUISE (by: Jeresa A. Llona-Mediana)

     There is no greater and more rewarding experience than the experience of having a deeper connection with nature where you can feel yourself entwined with its alluring, relaxing and calming effect. The joy of being one with nature, relishing in its beauty and wonder leaves one with awe and quite incomparable feeling of profound satisfaction. Nature does wonder even to the soul of a weary traveler.