PHILIPPINE...
under construction.
The breeding chamber, where eagles Ariela and Matatag will be contained, is equipped with two high definition, 4K resolution closed circuit cameras and microphones funded by Explore.Org, and donated and installed by Raptor Resource Project executive director John Howe, who demonstrated how the state-of-the-art cameras work. His non profit organization, specializing in the preservation of falcons, eagles, ospreys, hawks, and owls around the world, have been supporting the Philippine eagle conservation in various endeavors, including the documentation and filming of the documentary "Birds of Prey".
"We are very proud to be partnering with the PEFI. What an opportunity here to help preserve and make sure the Philippine eagle survives into the future. The live cameras will certainly help with the research and will enable to capture, process, and live-stream real-time videos of the eagles (via YouTube and the PEFI) website, allowing Filipinos and world to see this amazing eagle," Howe said during the press conference.
As the eagles are transferred into the NBBS, it will be strictly off limits to the public. The live-stream will serve as the public's only way to see the breeding eagles.
"We have survived primarily through private and voluntary contributions for 37 years. With live-streaming (our eagles), we expect more public sympathy and support to come in for the conservation of our national bird," added Salvador.
The PEFI also reported that there are now only 392 Philippine eagles remaining in the wild . The eagle population in Leyte is now believed to be extinct.