Every year, Iloilo’s wetlands become a temporary haven for thousands of migratory birds seeking refuge from harsh winters in other parts of the world. These birds — ranging from egrets and herons to sandpipers and terns — serve as ecological indicators. They reveal the health of the environment and the effects of climate change. Their migratory patterns are nature’s own warning system, signaling broader shifts in global climate conditions and habitat degradation.

The Editorial Board. (2025, February 8-9). Migratory birds as climate sentinels: What Iloilo's wetlands reveal. Panay News, p. 6.