In previous years we would avoid going to the refuge in May because it was so unbearably hot. This year however we had a lot of rain. Not just light summer showers but solid rain with thunder and lightning!
Ollie enjoys playing in the rain
When the sun came out again, Ollie surprised me by going into the pool by himself! This was the first time he did this.
Our interesting birds this month were:
Plain Bush Hen – it was hanging around while Tonji was flattening the path beside the water lily pond
Rhabdornis – it was perched on the tall (non-native) tree near the camping area. We don’t see them that often.
Red Junglefowl – we finally photographed one at the refuge! Unfortunately it was with our iPhones. But still!
Philippine Nightjar – I forgot to write that in March we saw Philippine Nightjars flying around the pool and taking sips of water!
Tonji and Sylvia's Wildlife Refuge 