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Haven of Birds at Olango Island


Olango Island supports the largest concentration of migratory birds found so far in the Philippines. Migration starts from the breeding places of birds in Siberia, Northern China, and Japan. Anticipating the scarcity of food and winter cold, these birds fly as far as Australia and New Zealand from late July until late November.

by Jane Dacumos on July 11, 2012
Haven of Birds at Olango Island

Olango Island

Olango Island supports the largest concentration of migratory birds found so far in the Philippines. Migration starts from the breeding places of birds in Siberia, Northern China, and Japan. Anticipating the scarcity of food and winter cold, these birds fly as far as Australia and New Zealand from late July until late November. This is usually referred to as the Southern Migration. By late February until May, these birds return to their breeding grounds in the reverse Northern Migration.

Today, the Olango Island is a major sanctuary for approximately 40,000 migratory birds. The 1,030 hectares of sand flats and mangroves is a home for the birds due to the migration. There are 97 species of birds in Olango, 48 of which are migratory species, while the rest are resident birds of the island.

The Philippine Dept of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have been tasked to protect and manage the area. The Olango Wildlife Sanctuary is also a good destination site for bird watching.


Bird Watching at Olango Island

Bird watching is one of the hobbies that tourist may have during their tour.


This activity is relaxing to the eyes and ears while tourist can communicate with the birds by interacting with them, watching their gestures that seems they want to say something, and hearing sweet songs from them. Here they can find different kinds of bird species which can be used for educational and research purposes.

Best time to visit the island is between September to May.

How to get there

From Manila, there is a daily flight going to Cebu City. From the airport, you can ride a multicab, jeepney, or taxi cab. Simply ask around for which route to take. They are available 24 hr and cover most of the nooks and crannies of the city. Just be sure you know what part of the city the jeepney will take you to. The total distance from the airport to the sanctuary is approximately 16-20km. From Cebu, City take a taxi to Punta Engano Pier, near Hilton Hotel. It is possible to take local jeepney from Cebu city all the way to Punta Engano Pier. However, the jeepney option is not straightforward.

Hotels near to Olango Wildlife Sanctuary

• Talima Beach Villas & Dive Resort - Talima Fish Sanctuary, Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Olango Island, Cebu, Philippines 6015
• Crimson Resort and Spa - Seascapes Resort Town, Punta Engano, Cebu, Philippines
• Sotogrande Hotel & Resort - Dap-Dap , Punta Engano, Cebu, Philippines
• Costabella Tropical Beach Resort - Buyong, Mactan Island, Maribago, Cebu, Philippines
• La Mirada Hotel - Dapdap, Lapu-Lapu, Punta Engano, Cebu, Philippines 6015
• Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa - Punta Engano Road | P.O. Box 86 , Punta Engano, Cebu, Philippines 6015
• Moevenpick Resort & Spa Cebu - Punta Engano Mactan Island Lapu-Lapu, Punta Engano, Cebu, Philippines 6015
• Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort - Maribago, Buyong, Maribago, Cebu, Philippines 6015
• Be Resorts Mactan - Punta Engano Road, Mactan Island Lapu Lapu City, Punta Engano, Cebu, Philippines 6015
• Cebu White Sands At Maribago Bay Hotel - Maribago Beach, Maribago, Cebu, Philippines 6015

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