3.15.2009

Photo Releases - Sunday, March 15, 2009

Regional Avian Influenza Task force (RAITF)
Photo and Video Documentation
on Migratory Birds
Masao, Butuan City
09 March 2009

This is the area in Masao, Butuan City where migratory birds are mostly seen early in the morning. This photo was taken recently during the Regional Avian Influenza Task Force’ (RAITF) photo and video documentation to migratory birds. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)


Some members of the Regional Avian Influenza Task Force (RAITF) are shown here documenting the migratory birds seen in Masao area, Butuan City. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga assisted the RAITF members in the provision of high-end binoculars thru Chief of Coastal and Marine Management Division Josephine to get a closer view of the migratory birds. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)


Some members of the Regional Avian Influenza Task Force (RAITF) discuss the lifestyle of migratory birds. Chief of Coastal and Marine Management Division Josephine Araojo (wearing blue-green sweat-shirt) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga explained that bird movements include those made in response to changes in food availability, habitat or weather. Meanwhile, she said birds that are non-migratory are known as resident birds. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)