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Birdwatching El Real, Darien

Black-collared Hawk                                       (Busarellus nigricollis)

                                         DARIEN BIRDING TOUR
                                                Darien birdwatching

                                  4  DAYS 3 NIGHTS or 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS                                            all inclusive tour packages

LOCATION 
The tour is located in Darien lowlands environ. Some of the habitats we'll explore include  national parks second-growth forest, airstrip, rivers, channels, river shore, mudflats and prairies.                                                      You will be transported from the city of Panama to Darien by car (+4hrs) stopping for birds on the way at Bayano lake and trails .  Prepare to embarck a "piragua", a large motorize dugout canoe. 
 

Yellow-breasted Flycatcher ( Tolmomyias flaviventris )       Photo by Alfred Raab ©  near El Real.

TOUR DIFFICULTY
■ Easy... to Moderate to High...

FITNESS 
Easy and moderate long walks daily required.

WHAT TO EXPECT
With an early start expect to see + 200 species.

AREA DESCRIPTION 
Birding is done typically within Darien lowland environs  including dirt roads the near towns and  airstrip and  rivers (boat birding) adding other places of great interest where a variety of Darien endemics and specialties can be seen.  Check birdlist!

LODGING

Great-black Hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga). Photo by Alfred Raab ©. above Rancho Frio, Darien.

Be prepared for very limited and basic accommodations.   Light will go out at 9:00pm and mosquito's net will be provided for your night comfort.  

WEATHER
The climate in Central Panama /Canal Zone is usually warm, with mornings in the 70s and afternoons in the 80s. Conditions at midday can be humid and very warm, with temperatures reaching into the lower 90s. Rainstorms may occur at any time of year, but are more likely during the rainy season, which runs from the summer months into early December. Generally, the weather in Central Panama is mild and pleasant, with our activities corresponding to the cooler parts of the day and heightened bird activity. Most of the showers occurs during the afternoon and usually they are quick not lasting more than an hour or so.
 

  Yellow-hooded Blackbird  (Chrysomus icterocephalus)       Photo by Björn Anderson © El Real

CLOTHING
Dress for tropical hot humid weather and be ready for rain. Rubber boots can be of help during rainy season trips but not necessary.

GEAR
Binoculars, scope (optional), field guide, notebook, camera (optional ), insect repellent and sun block  .                                                                              

Tropical Mockingbird (Mimus gilvus). Photo by Alfred Raab ©.El Real

                                                                                                                              GUIDE BOOK RECOMMENDED
These books are an example of hard work put into, and for the benefit, of conserving Panamas birds: 
“The Birds of Panama, a field guide by George R Angehr and Robert Dean Can be described as the “bible” for Panama and some Costa Rica birds. The latest edition (1989).This excellent field guide is highly recommended as your primary reference book on the birds. 
“An Illustrated Field Guide to the Birds of Panama” by Ernesto Ponce and Giselle Muschett, 2006, 1st Edition. It can be described as “a descriptive fieldwork tool” for fast information and the latest  by George R. Angehr and Robert Dean "The Birds of Panama", publish 2010 (recommended).

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   Black Oropendola ( Psarocolius guatimozinus ) Photo by Björn Anderson © El Real, Darien,

   Gray-breasted Crake (Laterallus exilis)  Photo Alfred Raab © El Real

Large-billed Seed-Finch (Oryzoborus crassirostris). Photo by Alfred Raab © El Real.

Gray-cheeked Nunlet (Nonnula frontalis). Photo by Björn Anderson ©, El Real.

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To individuals or group: The Darien lowland birding tour any time in the year!  You will be in search of  a wide variety of endemics and Darien birds, including eagrets, herons, seagulls, songbirds, parrots, hawks, swallows, swifts, forest birds and more.  Ask for complete list.    Some of the sites explored during the  tour are: national parks rivers mudflats airstrip lakes and more...

Note:  You can reach me at gonzalohorna at hotmail. Be sure to put .com at the end.  Or  call me to my Panama celular phone 011 (507) 67283501 and personally i will answer your questions to your Panama birding trip. Good birding!                                 LINKS GUIDED BIRD TOURS BIRDINGPAL IVAN b&b GUIDES FOR HIRE YAHOO BING GOOGLE BIRDING BY BOAT TOURS PANAMA CANAL TOURS FAT-BIRDER PANAMA HOME        DAY TOURS       MULTI  DAY TOURS      BIRD LIST       ©2002-2010  All rights reserved   Last up date: