The Bird Sanctuary at The Mayflower Inn, Capitol Site, Cebu, Philippines

 Every morning,

at the Garden Cafe 

of The Mayflower Inn,

the Ganciang Birds

come a-chirping.

Dressed in shiny black feathers,

with a drunken red spot

right on its eye.

They come in pairs,

searching for breakfast,

in our pocket forest canopy.

We planted our garden

about three years ago,

from recycled plants, trees and shrubs.
Designed by the creative mind of Joel Lee,
our beloved Managing Director
and Permaculture Teacher and Designer.

Now it is lush

and has become a haven,

to our two legged, feathered and chirping friends.

Here they are welcomed,

protected and treasured.

A good omen 

of urban environmental restoration.

A simple, easy step

that we can all do for our nation...