Tag: Panama

Birding, Trips

An evening walk along the mudflats of Playa Dorada, Panamá.

October 1, 2024 by Fitzroy Rampersad No Comments

Panamá’s Pacific coast is a blend of beaches and dense mangroves, a harmonious meeting of land and sea that supports an incredible diversity of...

Birding, Trips

The Elusive GUIANAN TROGON: A Serendipitous Backyard Encounter

July 23, 2024 by a Guest 4 Comments

By Fitzroy Rampersad Fitzroy or Fitz as he is fondly called began observing and photographing birds when the COVID-19 Pandemic forced border closures around...

Trips

Where America dreams of/goes birding?

April 25, 2019 by Dragan 5 Comments

I had no intention of making a questionnaire or analysing the results. I was just curious what the US birders dream about, so I...

Trips

Panama Trip Report: April 2017

May 8, 2017 by Mike 3 Comments

Can a family-focused trip—even to one of the world’s most biodiverse countries—deliver enough opportunities for avian observation to satisfy this serious world birder? If...

Birds

Diabolical Raptor Quiz: Mystery in the Trees

April 24, 2017 by Mike 6 Comments

I’m still recovering from several days of blisteringly good birding in Panama, including a jaunt down Old Gamboa Road. This legendary trail connected to...

Birds

What is the National Bird of Panama?

August 26, 2016 by Erika Zambello 1 Comment

In her book, “On a Wing and a Prayer,“ Sarah Woods describes the bird that captured her interest when she first visited Panama: “At...

Detail from cover of On a Wing and a Prayer

Reviews

On a Wing and a Prayer: One Woman’s Adventure into the Heart of the Rainforest by Sarah Woods

June 12, 2015 by Carrie 1 Comment

One of the recurring discussions in the world of nature writing is the problem of tone. Given the sheer magnitude of the issues facing...

Birds

Rufous-capped Warbler

May 9, 2011 by Mike 3 Comments

North Americans are so enamored with wood warblers that we often forget that folks in most countries don’t get to see these exquisite insectivores. Even...

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