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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
  • Bird of Prey, the multi award-winning feature-length documentary from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, weaves a remarkable story of the world's rarest eagle species and the heroic individuals working tirelessly to save it. Since its release in 2018, Bird of Prey, has screened to countless audiences around the world and throughout the Philippines where the film has become an invaluable tool for raising awareness and support for conservation of the critically endangered Philippine Eagle.
    To learn more about Philippine Eagles and how you can help support their conservation visit:
    www.philippine...
    The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) is a private non-profit organization dedicated to conserving the critically endangered Philippine Eagle, preserving its rainforest habitat, and working with the communities that share its home. In addition to scientific research, public education, and culture-based conservation, they operate the only breeding and rehabilitation facility for the species in the world - the Philippine Eagle Center (PEC) in Davao City.
    #SavePhEagle #PhilippineEagleFoundation #PEF #BirdofPrey

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  • @cracksomeskull
    @cracksomeskull 3 роки тому +519

    "If we lose the Philippine Eagle, the world loses..." I will never forget this line. Thank you for uploading this.

    • @chilijamstudios8442
      @chilijamstudios8442 2 роки тому +7

      Truly Inspiring, Salamat po to everyone who is helping save these birds and to all who admire this bird

    • @carminemurray6624
      @carminemurray6624 2 роки тому +4

      Marl G
      Was that General McArthur ?
      Silly Me, just the Philippines 🇵🇭 Eagle as a species.
      **"If we lose the Philippine Eagle in the Philippines, the whole world loses. ..."**
      "Killing a Philippine eagle is punishable under Philippine law up to 12 years ..."

    • @gastonvlog8018
      @gastonvlog8018 2 роки тому +5

      Buti pa ibang lahi nagmamahal sa agila

    • @RobertOdarbe
      @RobertOdarbe 7 місяців тому +4

      Philippines eagles live now in year 2024 is 500 pairs individuals in forest place in part of Luzon, Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte and part of Mindanao..

    • @thanksleft
      @thanksleft Місяць тому +1

      I already forgot it...

  • @algrand52
    @algrand52 2 роки тому +246

    Just an update for the team that created this video: from the 50 pairs that was known to have existed when you made this film, it's now grown to 400 documented pairs. Much work still needs to be done to conserve the habitat and to further propagate this magnificent creature. Thank you for spearheading the effort.

    • @jcline147
      @jcline147 Рік тому +6

      Ohhhh…thank God!❤

    • @Hidden_Hunger
      @Hidden_Hunger 11 місяців тому +6

      We must protect all eagles and the habitats at all cost. ❣️ 🌍

    • @guynouri
      @guynouri 9 місяців тому +2

      Fantastic😢

    • @Cobbmtngirl
      @Cobbmtngirl 9 місяців тому +3

      That’s great! Ty for the update.

    • @theeleventh805gamer7
      @theeleventh805gamer7 7 місяців тому +3

      We got news that one was shot down to death by someone in the Davao region. People calling the shooter literally worse than slum dweller

  • @theschwarz6129
    @theschwarz6129 3 роки тому +567

    The Philippine Eagle doesn't just symbolize power and strength, but the health and status of our environment as well. Being the apex predator in its habitat, it plays a very vital role in balancing the ecosystem. Protecting this magnificent bird of prey is more than just wildlife conservation.

    • @fawn_the_fairy5721
      @fawn_the_fairy5721 3 роки тому +9

      ✔️✔️💯

    • @GingerJar
      @GingerJar 3 роки тому +10

      This is excellent!

    • @Tomhankerus
      @Tomhankerus 2 роки тому +1

      Magnificent at killing their chicks apparently. How evolution dropped the ball on that part is insane.

    • @wincesverzosa4595
      @wincesverzosa4595 Рік тому

      SanA all loyal kung meron pa😆

  • @euricequeen842
    @euricequeen842 Рік тому +5

    The Haribon aka Philippine Eagles are in my prayers most of the time. I pray to God that they will never go extinct. I just know that if i see one even in captivity I will cry.

  • @bravofoxable
    @bravofoxable 3 роки тому +576

    Respect to every person involved to save the Phillipine Eagle! 🙌🏻 Really NOT an easy job.... Godspeed

    • @marshablackstone3101
      @marshablackstone3101 3 роки тому +21

      Praying for you all, such a compassionate act this is. I know that we are all Gods creation, great and small. I do jot want to live in a world without wildlife. God bless you and keep you. And may the eagles survive.

    • @davebuenavista9730
      @davebuenavista9730 3 роки тому

      8li

    • @fallenangel4767
      @fallenangel4767 3 роки тому

      Er as a q

    • @cherrymacalindong5100
      @cherrymacalindong5100 2 роки тому

      @@marshablackstone31018

  • @prototropo
    @prototropo Рік тому +31

    I am profoundly grateful to the makers of this documentary.
    Now at the age of 71, I had opportunities in my childhood, teens and 20s to have seen things that may not be possible again to behold; or then again, maybe they will--but only with our determination. To round the side of a sandstone rise in the Great Basin and come eye to eye--no farther than 15 feet--with a lithe, muscular mountain lion; to sleep under the milky glow of our own galaxy, a spinning slice of heaven now invisible to kids living near the all-night streetlights of suburbs and mini-malls--those moments should not be relegated to a memory of the innocent 1950s.
    We all deserve to see the Milky Way, without the glare of artificial lights; hikers who are informed of wildlife safety deserve to glimpse a live mountain lion, safely but surely, with their own eyes, and not in the last moment that the last mountain lion was filmed, sometime later in this century. Isn't that an awful sentence to read!? YES--yes, of course; it should be terrible even to consider.
    Will 2054 be the year we bid goodbye to the Sumatran rhinoceros? Will 2044 be the last year on Earth for the Black-Footed ferret of the High Plains of Wyoming? The last year for the majesty we all love and now know as the Philippine Eagle?
    Early in this film the researcher Neil notes the power of images to change hearts and minds. I totally agree--change is not only possible but we know how and why human beings change, why they take note, listen, and act from intentions that nurture our world, not only our own selfish needs, or the convenience of the moment.
    When we are motivated by lofty ideas with deep meanings, obstacles wither and hopes become necessities. The best lesson we learned in the 1980s was that authoritarian governments do not care about eagles, trees or the workers who work the land. Marcos, Pinochet, Somoza, Idi Amin, Pol Pot, Reagan and Thatcher cared only for wealthy friends and their corporations. We are still repairing the damage left by monumentally selfish leaders like those, and we are still at risk from the threats of nationalists like Trump and Bolsinaro, Orban and Putin, Erdogan and Duterte, Lukashenko and Assad. Only democratic leaders will respect the earth beneath our feet.
    Thank you to the researchers, teachers and environmental advocates who worked on this project. Thank you especially to the Pilipino people, for sharing your country and for conserving for the whole world these incredible creatures! I'm sharing this inspiring documentary with everyone I know.

    • @algrand52
      @algrand52 Рік тому +4

      So well-written and wisely conveyed.

  • @jonathancatunao3646
    @jonathancatunao3646 3 роки тому +58

    Lost my job and have very few money left. But I am donating to the Philippine Eagle Foundation. I will also do it regularly once I get a job again. This is a tremendous Christmas gift for me. Thanks to the people behind this project.

  • @Hwjqabaja
    @Hwjqabaja 3 роки тому +71

    When I finished my college, I will donate regularly in PEF 🙏🏻 I want the next generation to have a chance to see the philippine eagle.

  • @TimDBarnett
    @TimDBarnett Рік тому +11

    Can’t believe I’ve never seen this video. Birds of prey have been my obsession since I was young. I became an amateur wildlife photographer after being an avid weekend birdwatcher and after moving to Southern California in 1991. The first time I saw Red-Tailed Hawks in the sky, and saw my first Osprey dive into a bay to pull out a fish nearly its same size, I could never see them enough. Ive always wanted to see a Philippine Eagle and a Harpy Eagle but probably never will. Thank goodness for UA-cam for allowing me to see videos like this! I was fortunate enough to be waiting under a tree after an Osprey went fishing and he brought it directly above me to eat so I got to be up close and personal for an experience of a lifetime.

  • @leitaoruimfp
    @leitaoruimfp 3 роки тому +266

    What a magnificent bird. It's expression is different from any other species of eagles or birds of prey.
    These are the Apex guys in the skies and it would really be a shame if we'd loose them, like so many species we've already lost.
    Congrats to all involved in this project and others with the same purpose.

    • @oranjmusemeyer968
      @oranjmusemeyer968 3 роки тому +10

      Makes you appreciate their ancestors that much more- the dinosaurs.

  • @futureofscienceanddiscover7295
    @futureofscienceanddiscover7295 2 роки тому +8

    I do wish that when ever we make release is the Philippine Eagle it should be shown live in national television for better awareness of wild life..... Thanks to all effort to save the rarest eagle....

  • @its-larvalamp
    @its-larvalamp Місяць тому +2

    The line, "Economically it has no value, but what it has for the human spirit is immeasurable," will stick with me forever. I work at a raptor rehab center in NC and I watched this to learn more about what raptor conservation looks like in other countries. This documentary hit me hard and kindles the already blazing passion I have for species conservation. Massive respect and gratitude to the whole team, the physical and mental demands of their mission looked grueling but the effects of this documentary will echo eternally.

  • @MayingRaymundo
    @MayingRaymundo 3 роки тому +216

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR WORK. I am from Davao City, in Mindanao the land of the Philippine Eagles. This will be a great documentary to show students of this new generation.

    • @poncemislang736
      @poncemislang736 3 роки тому +14

      Inemg, theres also phil eagle in the mountains of sierra madre in isabela, cagayan as well as in leyte. Maybe perhaps due to rampant felling of these creatures habitat. They might somehow vanished in the haze. Before we gonna protect these birds, we might do our parts to call on the govt to stop logging.

    • @JosephDeLosSantos-t3m
      @JosephDeLosSantos-t3m 2 роки тому +3

      @@poncemislang736 and the local people who shoot the birds to have food, whilst the government is still to blame for not providing job opportunities or business loans to the locals of these mountains.

    • @nosyneighbor4408
      @nosyneighbor4408 2 роки тому +9

      Some might get mad with this comment but most Filipinos just keep on pilaging a place, a thing until it cannot be used anymore. Then they'll find another good place to destroy. That's one trait that most of us have which is very disappointing. It's a shame that people from overeas show more genuine interest in these creatures than most Filipinos do.

    • @rosamaemakaakit6529
      @rosamaemakaakit6529 2 роки тому

      @@nosyneighbor4408 NOT THE COMMON FILIPINOS,BUT THE ILLEGAL GREEDY BUSINESSMAN / CRIMINAL MINDED LIKE THE REBELS PROVOKING THE GOVT..

    • @giovanna722
      @giovanna722 2 роки тому

      @@nosyneighbor4408 Is that because of over-population, or the government is corrupt and will sell out the natural resources to line their pockets?

  • @carlcajepe9014
    @carlcajepe9014 3 роки тому +48

    In behalf of all the Filipinos out there, we thank you so much for the dedication, passion and hard work you put into this project, indeed it is a legacy that will last forever.... Sir Neil and to all of his staff making this incredible documentary about the Philippine Eagle hats off to all of you guys!.
    ps. and also to our Kabayans who puts their whole life dedicated to protecting this majestic bird, salute!!!!

  • @tamiacena
    @tamiacena 3 роки тому +145

    Beautiful story, beautiful film, beautiful people, honoring the most beautiful bird. Forever changed by this. Thank you!

    • @nathanwood6374
      @nathanwood6374 3 роки тому +4

      I'd pay for it on I tunes.

    • @jcd3869
      @jcd3869 3 роки тому +4

      Wow i said nearly THE exact same thing in my comments before I read yours!

  • @zatoichiable
    @zatoichiable 3 роки тому +31

    I always have teary eyes whenever i watch documentaries about the philippine eagle... so precious to us...

    • @heatherstub
      @heatherstub 3 роки тому +4

      All birds and animals are precious, but I especially love the animals you only find in the Phillippines.

  • @vjsaradhib
    @vjsaradhib 3 роки тому +180

    Kudos to the entire team! The best line I ever heard " even though they live here, they are the property of the world". Means alot with very few words. By the way iam from India but iam a part of this world!

    • @JosephDeLosSantos-t3m
      @JosephDeLosSantos-t3m 2 роки тому +6

      If you have extra money, consider sending donations to the Philippine Eagle foundation. God bless!

  • @ryan-smith
    @ryan-smith 3 роки тому +28

    47:19 The first documentary I've seen that filmed the Philippine Eagle flying closest to the ground. What a nice thing to see.

  • @shanzuuu4789
    @shanzuuu4789 3 роки тому +59

    I miss Pag-asa. He was the childhood Eagle of my generation.

  • @christianjohngamlot
    @christianjohngamlot 27 днів тому +2

    I’m from the Philippines. Thank you for giving tireless effort just to help our dearest Philippine Eagle to be taken good care. Also, showcasing to the world how majestic of a bird it is. We really appreciate your help. God bless you Ma’am/Sir!🫡

  • @SevendaysofCreation
    @SevendaysofCreation 3 роки тому +118

    I had been so blessed to see this Majestic Philippine Eagle in the wild through the kindness of a dear friend in Cagayan De Oro. Knowing that he was taking us there, it was a thrill to remember and a dream come true. Pamarayeg was the name given by the famous conservationist and Doctor to that fledging eagle. As an art teacher and painter when I was living in Davao, we made several field trips to the Philippine Eagle Foundation to make my students sketch the birds, animals that they have there and then the Philippine Eagle, teaching children the value of the eagle and the rest of the wildlife of the Philippines. Meeting Dominic handling Imbulog last 2018, it was a such a great experience again for me together with a friend.
    Thank you for this film, really amazing to have watched this.
    Long Live the Philippine Eagle!

    • @yengsabio5315
      @yengsabio5315 2 роки тому +1

      Mabuhay ang Haribon!

    • @analyn2658
      @analyn2658 2 роки тому +7

      Pamarayeg is still soaring the skies of Bukidnon. He is very alive and well.

    • @SevendaysofCreation
      @SevendaysofCreation 2 роки тому +2

      @Ana Lyn I was there last October 8 and I filmed Pamarayeg III I had some lovely captures, I filmed Pamarayeg III with its parent landing to deliver food and I was able to get the face of it for three seconds in my video... such a wonderful experience.

    • @analyn2658
      @analyn2658 2 роки тому +1

      @@SevendaysofCreation OMG!! That must be a really nice experience. Nakakaiyak talaga to be in the presence of such magnificence.

    • @SevendaysofCreation
      @SevendaysofCreation 2 роки тому

      @Ana Lyn, I posted some details of my trip, mobile phone posts, but I am working on the videos I took from Cinchona...

  • @arthurjhondado329
    @arthurjhondado329 3 роки тому +72

    Thank you for featuring our masterpiece, world's masterpiece. Few Filipinos have gotten used to amaze with the lions, tigers, and other animals that are not endemic in our soil, not knowing that we have a unique bird that something to be proud of, the one that catches my heart and that is our eagle that represents our nationality and the emblem of our pride, the Philippine Eagle.

  • @raymundtalines9222
    @raymundtalines9222 3 роки тому +123

    The filming alone, just wow! The dedication, hardwork, passion, the love for the prey, its something of everything. Hope this one feeds awareness to every one of us to protect our wildlife/environment.

  • @JanuWaray
    @JanuWaray 3 роки тому +37

    'Wonderful' is the word that applies not only to the Philippine Eagle, but also to the scientists, researchers, and filming crew and the PEF involved in this undertaking: your patience, endurance and sheer dedication to preserving the world's wildlife is beyond exemplary.
    Thank you very much for this invaluable legacy!

  • @maea5653
    @maea5653 3 роки тому +119

    Magnificent creatures! Kudos to our indigenous rangers and the community around it who are willing to protect the Philippine eagle

    • @VillaParadisoBaracoa
      @VillaParadisoBaracoa 3 роки тому +8

      All of you folks are doing great work in The Philippines! Keep shining!

  • @koriw1701
    @koriw1701 2 роки тому +7

    This was moving beyond words. I agree that the Cornell Lab of Ornithology should be praised for releasing it on UA-cam commercial-free. I don't feel hopeless about our ability as a species to do what we need to do to incite necessary change in the world, but I *am* skeptical that those in power will allow us to accomplish such massive undertakings while they hold the rest of us in thrall.
    Here's to us finding a way to peace and harmony before we hit the *'Great Filter.'*

  • @Polaris97
    @Polaris97 2 місяці тому +6

    That's very amazing to know that foreigners are very interested with our Philippine Eagle. This good curiosity can spark knowledge to those individuals who are not knowledgeable about Philippine Eagles and how they're critically endangered these days. We need a workforce to do this crucial steps.

  • @topilot
    @topilot 3 роки тому +47

    This is the absolute best documentary film I have ever seen! I am a lover of birds and thought I would just watch the beginning of this film and ended up watching it to the very end. It is so amazing the quality of the video and how it goes back in time to when the three guys went on their quest to save the Philippine Eagle. The perfect ending of the releasing of the bird on its first flight.

  • @maea5653
    @maea5653 3 роки тому +58

    Magnificent creatures! Kudos to our indigenous rangers and the community around it who are willing to protect the Philippine eagle ❤️ I miss seeing these eagles in all it's glory. Wanna go back to PEF soon.

  • @janettecollie5983
    @janettecollie5983 3 роки тому +33

    My first itinerary when I visited Davao a few years ago was to see the Phil Eagle. I just feel so sad how a few people would be so selfish to even hurt our precious animals. They are majestic creatures, truly impressive when you see them up close. A little bit of donation to help save them plus spreading awareness to the young so that they can continue wildlife protection would really go a long way.

  • @melysapuay5811
    @melysapuay5811 3 роки тому +138

    I never thought I would be this hurt after watching this masterpiece; the reason for this, is REALITY. Every tree that I saw fell in this film is a dagger to my heart.
    "They don't know yet the dangers of humans"---one of the most heartbreaking lines in this film.
    The passion of the people in this film is truly remarkable! I just hope that as the population in the Philippines (and in the world) grows, the percentage of people who care about nature, with all her glory, as well as about the wildlife, would also increase.
    This is a wonderful reminder/eye-opener/trigger; I will remember the line, " It takes more than believing, it takes doing. This is the time for doing."
    THANK YOU FOR THIS!! 💖

  • @aistudioonlinejamming3613
    @aistudioonlinejamming3613 3 роки тому +7

    Brilliant documentary. We're hoping Philippine Eagles regain thier population into abundance. It makes us hurt knowing they're already endangered. They're one of a kind creatures that should be treasured by each one of us. Salute to the team who made this documentary with the Philippine Eagle foundation. Thank you for this educational and inspiring film.

  • @razielzsecruz4016
    @razielzsecruz4016 3 роки тому +34

    Thank you for making this documentary. This will be an eye opener for most Filipinos to help and protect this magnificent creature, a masterpiece of God.

  • @rinah9614
    @rinah9614 Рік тому +6

    I was so happy watching the fledgling grow and knowing that there is a new addition to the Philippine eagle population but then felt so sad not knowing where it can go to live and begin a new family of it's own knowing the forest is not as vast as it used to be for it to have it's own 7000 acre territory. Now he has to search for that forest and that invites more danger to it's survival.
    This documentary is such an eye opener. Thank you for the love, passion and dedication to this kind of work because people need to see how important nature is and how it affects our lives.

  • @Yorkshirewild
    @Yorkshirewild 3 роки тому +109

    The best documentary I have ever seen about birds. This is magnificent. A huge thank you from the UK

  • @daisymae6791
    @daisymae6791 3 роки тому +38

    I just finished watching this documentary and I am left feeling inspired. I love the reboot of old footage and new footage being filmed to show the persistence over time to protect a species. That bird is seriously cool! And as a fellow Wisconsinite I was excited to see Prairie du Chien in the intro!

  • @MotoKalikot
    @MotoKalikot 3 роки тому +62

    Thank you So Much to all the people who are involved making this possible for all of Us to see and learned how to care for the magnificent Bird Of Prey of The Philippines and support the Philippine Eagle Foundation to save and protect the Eagle and all their environment.. God Bless you all guys with love and care and good health Mabuhay kayong lahat!!!
    Mabuhay ang Philippine Eagle 🇵🇭♥️

  • @datdatnewkid3045
    @datdatnewkid3045 2 місяці тому +3

    Beautiful shots. Big W for Cornell Lab for not putting any ads

  • @GalaxySpinz
    @GalaxySpinz 3 роки тому +34

    Such a fantastic bird of prey! It gives me hope knowing so many intelligent people are working diligently to save these majestic creatures. Thank you to the Philippine eagle foundation for their extensive contributions to preserve these eagles. Such a joy to see the babies hatching and growing. Each eaglet is one more step to saving them. Sending blessings and prayers to all who are contributing to the future of these amazing birds. May you find success in all your efforts!💕

    • @JosephDeLosSantos-t3m
      @JosephDeLosSantos-t3m 2 роки тому +1

      Don't forget to donate! They have their Gcash code on their Facebook page.

  • @Tam0de
    @Tam0de Місяць тому +1

    The dedication of these people is unbelievable. Seeing that man covered in bugs way up in a tree, not too many people can do that. Hope we have more folks like him. God bless you all.

  • @MARKJMETAL
    @MARKJMETAL 3 роки тому +27

    Thank you Cornell, Eric and company for giving value of our National Bird, the Philippine Eagle (also known as the Monkey Eating Eagle) and thank you for this educational documentary, a very nice heartfelt video. In this majestic bird we symbolized our organization, The Fraternal Order of Eagles - Philippine Eagles... Thank you Philippine Eagle Foundation for taking care of our bird. Big respect from Davao City.

  • @Lonesome__Dove
    @Lonesome__Dove Рік тому +1

    I've been following this for years now. I was first introduced to the Philippine eagle in the early 2000s. Im happy to know that at most recent estimation there is 400 breeding pairs in the wild or 800 individuals. The number has been slowly increasing which is to be expected given their breeding schedules. It is still critically endangered and we should not get complacent. May they multiply and live for thousands of more years. 🙏

  • @anwaralomaisi3660
    @anwaralomaisi3660 3 роки тому +85

    One of the best documentary that I’ve ever seen.
    Thank you everyone who made this happen

  • @enricobenitez7417
    @enricobenitez7417 2 роки тому +5

    I felt so emotional watching this beautiful documentary about the Philippine Eagle. We must do our share too as citizens of this country to protect and preserve the Philippine Eagle and its habitat. Stop deforestation activities around the flying range of the eagles and by doing that, you also protect the other endemic species. Much appreciation to Neil Rettig and his team for their dedication and perseverance to complete this documentary.

  • @samrise5277
    @samrise5277 3 роки тому +15

    Kudos to the Philippine Eagle Foundation! Thank you for continuously working and taking care of our enormous Philippine Eagle.

  • @vanggol
    @vanggol Рік тому +4

    This is the best documentary video I've seen so far. Thanks a lot to those people who dedicated their lives taking care of the Philippine eagles.

  • @StafferryWildlifeGallery
    @StafferryWildlifeGallery 3 роки тому +57

    No word can described, truly appreciate all the people who are involved in this project

  • @harrysurtees8710
    @harrysurtees8710 2 роки тому +12

    Words alone cannot express my appreciation for anyone involved in helping the Eagle survive throughout the world. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  • @rochelleabrantes2100
    @rochelleabrantes2100 3 роки тому +12

    I wish that through this film the future generations will have motivations to continue the works of PEF and save the Philippine eagle. They deserve to see this beautiful bird and any animal in the world

  • @thedireside4219
    @thedireside4219 3 роки тому +9

    All the awards they got are well deserved, this is a really well-made Documentary about Haribon or Philippine Eagle.

  • @manashgonewild
    @manashgonewild 3 роки тому +50

    Fantastic work the whole team, must be protected at any cost, what a majestic bird 🦅

  • @justinlorenzrentoza3964
    @justinlorenzrentoza3964 3 роки тому +10

    Before watching this, I thought I'd be skipping some parts... But this is remarkably a great documentary not only about the Ph Eagle but how Gov't policies, political greed and manipulation, and people's apathy can affect not only the lives of many people, but also the lives of other living organisms and the environment. What a great film, very detailed and not boring. Let us just hope that in the next decade, we can conserve these forests and breed more pairs. Let us also give our greatest gratitude to the production team and the Philippine Eagle's Foundation.

  • @traxussturmkrieger8674
    @traxussturmkrieger8674 3 роки тому +19

    Beautiful story, salute to everyone involved in protecting our precious Philippine Eagle, thank you for your efforts. I'll do my part by telling this stories and educating many people as I could.

  • @psychojiro3439
    @psychojiro3439 3 роки тому +20

    28:00 got my eyes very teary. It’s so magical to see hope in the existence of that baby eagle! Thanks cornell!

  • @ichigo0218
    @ichigo0218 3 роки тому +59

    Still giving me chills! Bought the film last year. Now its for free :)

  • @iansagrada8124
    @iansagrada8124 3 роки тому +6

    I can't hold back my tear's while im watching this documentary. Thank you sir Niel and all the staff of this project kudos to all. Mabuhay kayo.. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @nrubdis
    @nrubdis 3 роки тому +43

    "you find a way to make it happen" Thanks for sharing this very dedicated piece.

    • @vbella39
      @vbella39 3 роки тому +1

      Those words brought tears to my eyes……so many beautiful people in the world, if only everyone thought like that. 🤗

    • @missnellaful
      @missnellaful 3 роки тому +1

      Ask the ZOO ASSOCIATIONS. PEOPLE WITH PRIVATE SANCTUARIES, RAPTOR CENTERS, WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTERS....DON'T STOP.

  • @sueglover4599
    @sueglover4599 Рік тому +8

    What a thought provoking documentary, heartbreaking yet inspirational, I loved it. The canera work was amazing and what an iconic bird, no wonder the people that see and hear about The Great Philippine Eagle are inspired to try and help it to survive nd hopefully soar above the trees again.. It can be so easy to think "I am only one person, how can I make a difference......" but you prove that how much one person cares can snowball and inspire others. Thiank you all for caring .....❤❤❤

  • @mariarochellemendova2735
    @mariarochellemendova2735 3 роки тому +10

    It's time for us to finally be one with PEF in saving and conserving our very own Philippine Eagle.. Thank you for your untiring and unselfish dedication in protecting our national bird.. My highest respect for all your hardwork..

  • @tlunde53
    @tlunde53 3 роки тому +4

    What a fabulous documentary! Let's hope the Philippine eagle can be saved in the wild.

  • @MaluManiquis
    @MaluManiquis 3 роки тому +18

    Thank you for doing this project! The film really made me cry. Made me recall my own encounter with the Philippine Eagle. By chance, I was able to film a juvenile eagle; and 2 others playing (just like in the film) in Bukidnon, Mindanao at the ancestral domain of the Higaonon tribe. I was there in 2008 to document the tribe's forest conservation practices and that includes protecting the eagle. The tribe, lost much of their land to logging concessions during MArcos regime. But there are still attempts to try to bend their will to allow logging and mining. In fact, a very outspoken anti-mining datu of one of the clans was gunned down by unknown assailants. So our trip had to be reset. Land size is crucial. The Higaonons explained to me once the eagles leave Higaonon ancestral domain area, they cannot protect them. So if the eagle dives and catches a chicken, the Higaonons are okay with it. Better these eagles eat what they want there than fly away outside the domain. In fact, they think that's what the juvenile was doing when we saw it at the start of our trek up the mountains. It's very near the village. Definitely, no one will shoot this juvenile for eating their chicken.

  • @archie5103
    @archie5103 3 роки тому +1

    for years and years i have been waiting for this docu to be uploaded here on youtube... thank you cornell lab ornithology.... i remember when i was a little child Pag-asa was a superstar in the Philippines...

  • @LeonardoBenjamin
    @LeonardoBenjamin 3 роки тому +21

    This is really an emotional Documentary. More power to you and the Philippine Eagle foundation.

  • @donndelfin1312
    @donndelfin1312 2 місяці тому +1

    Look at those grandiose trees just majestic and how this Young man climb them without fear just to capture images of the great eagle. Thank you for sharing this story.

  • @leahnavarro603
    @leahnavarro603 3 роки тому +11

    Thank you, Neil! Your passion for our PH Eagle and bringing the plight of this majestic bird to the world will always be most appreciated. Maraming salamat, bro!

  • @dukeofgwaks1303
    @dukeofgwaks1303 Рік тому +2

    We need more people like them, willing to sacrifice time and money in order to change our view of the world for the better and inspire us.
    Simply beautiful.

  • @valdivia1234567
    @valdivia1234567 3 роки тому +14

    Having been fortunate enough to see a Harpy Eagle in the wild, I'd love to see one of these as well. It's a pretty amazing experience to see something with such raw power.

  • @crazymusiclover30
    @crazymusiclover30 5 місяців тому +1

    Excellent documentary! I cried multiple times. The Philippine Eagle is my favorite animal in the world. I pray that all of these conservation efforts are rewarded with the survival of this amazing creature.

  • @ice_devil5252
    @ice_devil5252 Рік тому +8

    i wish my fellow countrymen would realize how rare and how important it represents our country. It takes to be on the other side of the world to appreciate how much diverse our wild life is, i just hope it would not take us Filipinos to realize this. We’d have to work harder on preserving them and educate more especially the people who live in the rural areas.

  • @JosephDeLosSantos-t3m
    @JosephDeLosSantos-t3m 2 роки тому

    29:13 the little bub looks like a white baby Yoda. Thank you Cornell for making this documentary free fot every young one who wants to conserve many endangered animals. And kudos to Eric and to his team, you've loved our Philippine eagles more before we learned to do it properly. Godspeed!

  • @edrianbobbycalabio
    @edrianbobbycalabio 3 роки тому +3

    When I was in elementary, I and my classmates saw a Philippine eagle flying. It was very rare to see in my province. We spent minutes looking at it. It was magnificent. I like how it glided in the air.
    I hope they increase in number. Thank you to all the people who are protecting these birds.

  • @michaelnickson1114
    @michaelnickson1114 3 роки тому +24

    It was man's inhumanity to man that really got me going 51 years ago. But after seeing this mammoth effort to save this bird it hit me like a ton of bricks that it is man's inhumanity toward everything living that is equally as sickening. Full marks to all involved in this re-visitation to the Philippine jungles to give us sickos an eagle-eye education.

  • @kingfisho666
    @kingfisho666 Рік тому +8

    Probably the best documentary I've ever seen. This is coming from someone who used to cut classes just to watch NatGeo/Discovery Channel specials.
    I have a Philippine Eagle tattoo on my right shoulder. And that’s to remind myself that we have to protect them.
    Thank you for all your efforts!🙏🏽

  • @eizyark
    @eizyark 2 роки тому +2

    I used to live in Davao city before when I was a kid. We had a field trip before and I got the chance to meet the majestic eagle "Pag-asa". It was a once in a life-time experience to see a Philippine eagle and he was really stunningly beautiful. This is a very wonderful film! Thank you Neil and to your team for dedicating your precious hours to document this film!

  • @josetibus4786
    @josetibus4786 3 роки тому +4

    Truly appreciative of this beautiful documentary of our dear Philippine Eagle. This must be handed down. Thank you.

  • @joannecolegado2302
    @joannecolegado2302 2 роки тому

    AGILAYA CAMPAIGN brings me here! 💪Good job to the team. Protect and conserve our very own Philippine Eagle

  • @mariojr.velasco4699
    @mariojr.velasco4699 3 роки тому +6

    Beautiful Philippines. Beautiful Eagles. 🦅🇵🇭

  • @techb6878
    @techb6878 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for your relentless effort on preserving Philippine Eagle. This Eagle is only endemic to the Philippines, so when disappeared in it's native habitat then its gone forever.

  • @svetlanaruthielette
    @svetlanaruthielette 3 роки тому +4

    thank you thank you! I have always been amazed by the our national bird ever since noong grade one palang ako. lagi ko siyang nakikita everywhere but sadly, we weren't taught about them that much. so i told myself growing up that i need to learn more about them and only then i found out they are already considered endangered and that broke my heart so much. i want to see them in person at least before i die. let's hope it won't be too late for us and for the next generations to witness how majestic and how important the haribons the Philippines' biodiversity as well. Thank you so much PEF for what you are doing! I'll be in constant support to whatever you do! Please support PEF and the people involved in protecting our eagles and if you can donate as well! Salamat PEF!

  • @lotguitar6727
    @lotguitar6727 3 роки тому +11

    Seeing the Eagle being released back in the wild is so precious.specially all the hard work from the film crew and all the people involved.i just want to give you my Highest Respect.God Bless You All.🙏🙏🙏

  • @rmdavidmartinote4508
    @rmdavidmartinote4508 3 роки тому +4

    Soon time, this bird will grew in big big number. Lets Claim it! Thank you for the documentary.

  • @Resdep2001
    @Resdep2001 4 місяці тому +1

    Excellent documentary. When l was a small boy growing up in the early 70s, this eagle was always called as the monkey eating eagle.
    Now lam an adult, lam glad its name has been changed to the Philippine Eagle. I am also glad to hear, there's the Philippine Eagle Foundation, which help its numbers proliferate, not only the Philippine Eagle, but other types of eagle as well.

  • @McSignabvlog
    @McSignabvlog 3 роки тому +15

    This documentary taught me more about our very own Philippine Eagle (Philippine monkey eating eagle) not just what i read in books, but its like i learned in personal experiences also. Thank you for dedicating your life and time for this historical documentary.

  • @nickcarlogayoma3955
    @nickcarlogayoma3955 3 роки тому +4

    it makes me wanna cry seeing these birds fly majestically. hope the world regain its beauty someday. this documentary deserves a praise

  • @ninomaria9141
    @ninomaria9141 6 місяців тому +4

    Rest in Peace, Dr. Bob.🕊 Thank you for all your work to help save the Philippine Eagle. We ♥ you.🙏

  • @scielo4801
    @scielo4801 2 роки тому +2

    Wow! Kudos to the whole team for filming the Philippine eagle. This is indeed a masterpiece!!!
    Filipinos are grateful to this hardworking team.

  • @rioabegaillatoreno4496
    @rioabegaillatoreno4496 3 роки тому +8

    I got teary-eyed a couple times while watching and this wasn't even my first time watching this! Perfect shots, perfect soundtrack, perfect message..definitely recommending this to everyone I know.

  • @DonnaReed61
    @DonnaReed61 7 місяців тому

    The entire nature loving community loves everything you two do to help preserve what you can. Glad you live here and can't thank you enough for swimming out into 32 degree F water to rescue the bald eagle we found. I understand your passion as I too respect nature and so glad you are nearby if I need help. Special thank you to Laura for letting me feed the eagle we found, the tour and her taking in the American black duck. Bless you both in all your travels and adventures.

  • @debrapowell2576
    @debrapowell2576 3 роки тому +7

    Thank you so much for sharing this heartbreaking yet encouraging story of hope for the Philippine eagles and all of our creatures at risk for extiction. May our great Creator
    God continue to bless your mission!

  • @romeoramos4330
    @romeoramos4330 3 роки тому +2

    I just saw it right now. I was glued from the very start to finish. Thank you to all the people who were involved in making this beautiful film. I am from the Philippines and it pains me how people in authority abuse their power to satisfy their insatiable greed at the expense of the environment. I am hopeful that with this film, people will come to realize how important it is in protecting not just the Philippine eagle but all the living things around us. Thank you all!

  • @paumojica9925
    @paumojica9925 3 роки тому +38

    I'm watching now from Cavite, Philippines. It is such a literally breath taking film! Salute to all of you! ❤️

  • @goldenkc
    @goldenkc 3 роки тому +2

    I saw this documentary back in 2019 in an event in a Mall here in Leyte, the event was about protecting and conserving the Philippine Eagle and lots of schools were invited to come, including ours. It was so great to be a part of that event cuz I learned a lot about this majestic bird that deserves more respect to live freely in the wild. I hope that this and the coming generations will take good care of them.

  • @goodnight4775
    @goodnight4775 3 роки тому +6

    I've never watched a long documentary like this and I'm happy that I did. I'm really hoping that Philippine Eagle will still be there for the upcoming generations to see and for our environment 📿🤲🙏🦅🇵🇭💗 I'm also sad and so disappointed that there are people that would hurt/kill these animals for whatever stupid reasons they have!

  • @lily_1216
    @lily_1216 3 роки тому +2

    Majestic bird!!! I am in awe. Thanks to all that made this documentary. The Philippine Eagle is King.

  • @jcd3869
    @jcd3869 3 роки тому +5

    Not to be shallow but the fim making production here is something special...from the very first frame showing the Bell & Howell movie player, the sound of the tractor starting...Quality production very appropriate for such a great cause and and all the great people involved.

  • @sdrcpilot
    @sdrcpilot 7 місяців тому

    A big thank you Neil, Cornel, Filipino ornithologists, and the Filipino people. You are my saviour., my hero. I bid you good karma.... from a Philippine Eagle

  • @suninmoon4601
    @suninmoon4601 3 роки тому +10

    Beautiful! Paradise on Earth. How amazing the world would be if left to its own devices.
    If we were truly intelligent and humane, we would radically reduce our human footprint on the world, ensuring other species enough space to live and to let live. Alas, the hubris of our husbandry aspires rather to the creation of gardens, parks, and nature reserves.
    Thus have we made our own bed. Now, we shall have to lie in it.

  • @-tensai6098
    @-tensai6098 29 днів тому +1

    Watching this in Jan. 2025 and all I can say is BRAVO to all the people helping conserve and protecting our eagles. I wish to one day see a Philippine eagle even a captive one (by the organization) bc ik it’s so hard to see them in the wild…

  • @brendaruzbasan4867
    @brendaruzbasan4867 3 роки тому +5

    Incredible. I am in awe of this beautiful Eagle and am so grateful to all the people devoted to protecting this majestic bird and our Planet

  • @JoseAdelito
    @JoseAdelito Рік тому

    wow, it,s nice to know about our own Philippine Eagle, thn'x to all that involved in this wonderful informative film, congrats to all...bravo, zulu.