June 7, 2010 A Day at Ursula Island
One of the perks of my work assignment in Palawan is being able to visit its isolated beautiful islands. Docking from the west side of Ursula Island after almost two hours of boat ride from Rio Tuba in southern Palawan, the feeling was priceless. It's just us and nature. Locally known as Birds Island, it is an uninhabited island but a haven to thousands of migratory birds that usually flock during sunset hours. If you are lucky enough, sea turtles can also be seen.From the internet, I found out that the island was declared as Palawan’s Game Refuge and Bird Sanctuary through Presidential Proclamation No. 14 on April 30, 1960. Now I have a reason why the island is so much protected by locals.
It was our restday and we spent it by having a picnic at the island. As soon as we set foot, some us went straight into the water to swim in the clear and calm waters around.
It was our restday and we spent it by having a picnic at the island. As soon as we set foot, some us went straight into the water to swim in the clear and calm waters around.