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during the rainy season. It holds the overflow from five smaller rivers (Maasim, San Miguel, Garlang, Bulu and Peñaranda), then drains into the larger
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Dagumbay, Marna (18 Jun 2005). “Candaba swamp in Pampanga a bird-flu hotspot.” Sun Star Network Online. Accessed on Dec 2012.
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Orejas, Tonette (17 Jan 2005). “Asian migratory birds back at Candaba Swamp.” INQ7.net. Accessed on Dec 2012.
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Orejas, Tonette (16 Jan 2006). “Rare Birds Sighted at Candaba Swamp.” BirdWatch.ph. Accessed on 27 Dec 2012.
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Municipality of Candaba (2007). “Candaba Swamp.” Candaba Official Site. Accessed on Dec 2012.
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are usually planted, comprising the vegetation of the
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