More than 2,000 migratory birds representing 38 waterbird species were recorded across Guimaras during the 2026 Asian Waterbird Census (AWC), reinforcing the island province’s role as a key stopover and feeding ground along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway (EAAF). The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office of Guimaras (PENRO), through its Protected Area Management and Biodiversity Conservation Unit (PAMBCU), conducted the annual census from January 5 to 9, 2026.

Defacto, L. C. (2026, January 19). Guimaras logs over 2,000 migratory birds in 2026 Asian Waterbird Census. Panay News, pp. 5, 15.