Plantation
Trail, which starts right by the entrance to the road to the
Canopy Tower, is a good, easy graded dirt road that passes
through a mature forest for about four miles. The road follows a
small creek, Río Chico Masambi.
TOUR DIFFICULTY
■ Easy... to
Moderate... to Hard
FITNESS
Moderate to Hard walking is required.
■ Easy... to
■
Moderate... to Hard
WHAT TO EXPECT
With an early morning
start expect to see by noon 40 to 50 species. And by the end of the day a final
count of 67+ is common.
EATING FACILITIES
There is no eating facility in the area.
CLOTHING
Light clothing is recommended: cotton
shirts or t-shirts - earth colors
preferable- long and
short pants, poncho, hiking shoes, hat, insect repellent and sun block. Dress
for tropical hot humid weather and be ready for rain.
AREA DESCRIPTION
Birding is done primarily along Plantation Road which in most places
the forest is clear of undergrowth, which makes it especially suited for
observing shy, interior forest birds
When visiting Plantation Road you also have a good chance to find an army
ant swarm and many of the birds that follow these swarms as they roam the forest
floor.
WEATHER
Located in in Central Panama /Canal Zone the climate 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.
Go
Back
GEAR
Binoculars, scope
(optional), field guide, notebook and camera (optional ).
GUIDE BOOK RECOMMENDED
These two books are an
example of hard work put into, and for the benefit, of conserving Panama´s
birds:
“The Birds of Panama, a field guide by George R Angehr and Robert Dean Can be
described as the “bible” for Panamaand 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
BIRDS TO LOOK FOR
This is a list of birds - by memory - seen along the Plantation Road and
surrounding areas on different tours, and some additions from friends, guess and
people who have collaborated sharing with us their sightings. The list is
continuously
on the move. Feel free to send your
findings and comments to
info@birdingbyboattour.com
Check here for the
complete list of Central Panama Birds.
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