Wildlifeof the Philippines
Wildlife in Batanes Islands
Batanes
The northernmost islands of the Philippines, in the Luzon Strait toward Taiwan. Rolling grassland, sea cliffs and a few forest patches make Batanes a good place to watch migrating raptors, seabirds and unusual island subspecies in spring and autumn. Weather and sea conditions dictate access, so flights and boats are often delayed.
Highlights
- Migration watching in the Luzon Strait
- Seabird cliffs
- Island subspecies of Philippine birds
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
Sub-locations
Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Batanes Islands?
- Top wildlife targets in Batanes Islands include Ryukyu Flying Fox, Brown Booby, Peregrine Falcon, Green Turtle and Pacific Swift. Highlights: Migration watching in the Luzon Strait.
- Where is Batanes Islands?
- Batanes Islands is in Batanes, the Philippines (about 20.64°, 121.9°).
- What are the highlights of Batanes Islands?
- Migration watching in the Luzon Strait, Seabird cliffs and Island subspecies of Philippine birds.