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Panama Complete Birding Circuit 2010
¡ All inclusive Birding Tour – Chiriqui, Darien & Central Panama – visiting
Lowland, Foothills, Highland –!
This is our East, West & Central Panama (CP) -– 18 - day, all inclusive Birding
Tour Package, dedicated to photograph and birding Chiriquí, Darien and Central
Panama National Parks and other locales on a variety of habitats, including
marshlands, river, highland, foothill and lowland rainforest.
We will visit both the most and the least frequented birding hotspots including
the world-renowned Pipeline Road, Achiote Road, Cerro Azul, El Valle, Old Gamboa
Road, Plantation Trail, Fort Sherman, San Lorenzo National Park, La Amistad
National Park and more.
As a conservative estimate, expect between 300+ species during this trip (a much
higher number is possible). Please note that the species mentioned below are
merely representative of the birds that might reasonably be expected in the
areas involved; we offer no guarantees in this regard- they all have wings,
after all!
ITINERARY
IN BRIEF
Day 1
Arrival and welcome at Tocumen International Airport, and transfer to Panama
City. Overnight in Panama City
Day 2
Central Panama – Pacific lowland–
Early birding at Metropolitan Nature Park in Panama City ( Lance-tailed Manakin,
the endemic Yellow-green Tyrannulet, Rosy Thrush-Tanager); transfer to and
overnight in Achiote (B, L, D)
Day 3
Central Panama – Caribbean lowland–
Early birding in Achiote and surrounding areas, ( Spot-crowned Barbet,
White-headed Wren, Long-tailed Tyrant); late-day owling ( Black-and-White Owl,
Spectacled Owl,) and overnight in Achiote (B, L, D)
Day 4
Central Panama – Caribbean lowland–
Early transfer, with stops at Fort Sherman ( Black-tailed Trogon,
Straight-billed Woodcreeper, "Mangrove" Yellow Warbler) and San Lorenzo National
Park ( Yellow-rumped Cacique, White-thighed Swallow, Peregrine Falcon);
overnight in Gamboa (B, L, D)
Day 5
Central Panama – Pacific lowland–
Early birding on Pipeline Road (Pheasant Cuckoo, Grey Elaenia, Streak-chested
Antpitta) and on the Ammo Dump Ponds (Snail Kite, White-throated Crake,
Ruddy-breasted Seedeater). Overnight in Gamboa (B, L, D)
Day 6
Central Panama – Caribbean lowland–
Early Birding by Boat Tour at the Gatun River and Gatun Lake (Snail Kite, Cocoi
Heron, Striated Heron, Limpking, Glossy Ibis). Afternoon a short 50-minute
flight transfer to David, heading to Chiriquí highland. Overnight in Hotel Los
Rios (B, L, D)
Day 7
Chiriqui – West Panama highland –
Los Quetzales Trail at the Baru Volcano National Park. we may spot Buffy
Tufted-cheek, Sooty-capped Bush-tanager, Long-tailed Silky-Flycatcher, and
Large-footed Finch. Flowering bushes by the trail may yield White-throated
Mountain-gem, Stripe-tailed, Scintillant, and Volcano Hummingbirds. Later today,
we will visit the Dracula Orchid Farm while searching for the Silver-throated
Tanager, Black-faced Solitaire, Ruddy-capped Nightingale-thrush, Magnificent
Hummingbird, and others. Overnight in Hotel Los Rios ( B, L, D)
Day 8
Chiriqui – West Panama highland –
Today at the western foothills and coffee plantations we will explore nearby
forests in search of foothill bird species. Visiting the Volcan Lakes in search
of waders like Northern Jacana, Masked Duck, Least and Pied-billed Greebes. In
addition, the lush forest around the lakes may yield Olivaceous Piculet, Slaty
Spinetail, and possibly the nearly endemic Fiery-billed Aracari.
After lunch we will drive towards Rio Sereno near the Costa Rican border where
we will be birding around coffee plantations, we may discover the Scarlet-thighed
Dacnis, Red-faced Spinetail, Pale-billed Woodpecker, as well as the spectacular
Turquoise Cotinga are possible. Overnight in Hotel Los Rios ( B, L, D)
Day 9
Chiriqui –West Panama highland –
Early in the morning we will travel into La Amistad International Park (jointly
protected by Panama and Costa Rica). Endemism is high in this Important Bird
Area (IBA) and we will make special efforts to see many birds restricted to the
Chiriqui/Talamanca Range. We are not only referring to the plain brown minute
jobs like Zeledonia or the skulking Silvery-fronted Tapaculo, but rather to some
of the most gaudy birds in the World, like the Spangle-cheeked Tanager, Collared
Redstart, and the Flame-throated Warbler. There we may also find the gorgeous
Resplendent Quetzal.
Late in the afternoon, we will be transferred back to David, where we will board
our flight back to Panama City. Time permitting, we may bird the airport grounds
for Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Brown-throated Parakeet, and the endemic Veraguan
Mango. Overnight in Ivan B&B ( B, L, D)
Day 10
Central Panama – Pacific lowland–
Early birding on the Plantation Trail and then El Charco Trail ( Golden-crowned
Spadebill, Blue-crowned Manakin, Great Jacamar); midday transfer to El Valle de
Anton, Overnight in Ivan B&B ( B, L, D)
Day 11
Central Panama – Pacific lowland –
Early birding Los Laguitos, Summit Garden and other secluded areas (Scrub
Greenlet, Golden-collared Manakin, White-necked Puffbird, and Rusty-margined
Flycatcher, Boat-billed and occasionally Capped Herons, as well as kingfishers
and Greater Anis), afternoon transfer to El Valle de Anton overnight in El Valle
( B, L, D)
Day 12
Central Panama – Pacific foothills–
Early birding El Valle visiting Cerro El Gaital, La Mesa Rd and the Watercress
Trail (Orange-bellied Trogon, White-ruffed Manakin, Silver-throated Tanager,
Black-crowned Antpitta, Emerald (Blue-throated) Toucanet) ; Afternoon transfer
to Panama City, overnight in Panama City ( B, L, D)
Day 13
Central Panama – Pacific lowland –
Early birding Tocumen March (Great-black Hawk, Yellowish Pipit, Ruddy-breasted
Seedeater, Pied-water Tyrant, Savanna Hawk , Pale-breasted Spinetail, Pearl
Kite, Capped Heron). Afternoon transfer to Cerro Azul, overnight in Cerro Azul (
B, L, D)
Day 14
Central Panama – Pacific foothills –
All day birding dedicated to the central Panama foothills in Cerro Azul (Chagres
National Park) and Cerro Jefe (Tarcacuna Bush-tanager, Black-and-yellow Tanager,
White-vented Euphonia, Squirrel Cuckoo, Three-striped Warbler, Gray Hawk,
Tropical Screech Owl) overnight in Cerro Azul ( B, L, D)
Day 15
Darien – East lowland–
Early departure to La Marea. Birding along the way to Bayano Lake and Darien
Road and visiting dried forest trails driving on. Arrival to La Marea base camp
will depend on the pacific ocean tide condition. Overnight at La Marea base
camp. ( B, L, D)
Day 16
Darien – East lowland –
All day birding La Marea trails, Overnight at La Marea ( B, L, D)
Day 17
Darien –East lowland –
Early birding La Marea. Departure will depend on tide condition. Overnight in
Hotel Riande Aeropuerto ( B, L, D)
Some of Darien lowland bird List probabilities : Streak-headed Woodcreeper,
Black-headed Tody-Flycatcher, Speckled Mourner, Great Jacamar and Blue Cotinga;
as well as some South American Specialties like Red-billed Scythebill, Rufous-winged
Antwren, Orange-Crowned Oriole. The Long-billed Starthroat, White-breasted
Wood-wren, Blue Ground-Dove, Rufous Piha, Yellow-eared Toucanet, and
Olive-striped Flycatcher. With some luck we can come across endangered game
birds such as Crested Guan and Great Curassow. Look for the Russet Antshrike,
Olive Tanager, Scaly-breasted Wren, the rare Black-crowned Antpitta. We may also
find Ruddy and Black-striped Woodcreepers, among many other possibilities.
Day 18
Transfer to Tocumen International Airport for departure (B)
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Notes
(B,L,D) : B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner. When food is not specified it is
not included in the price.
Lodgings will be as conveniently located as possible and in all cases but a few
minutes from birding locations. Detailed information regarding lodgings is
available
upon request.
Tour Price - 18 day - ( all inclusive tour )
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Prices subject to change ; check with us prior your booking.
50% deposit is required upon booking a tour. Balance due 30 days prior arrival.
Price don’t include 5% tax charged by the Panamanian government.
Tour Price will include:
Bilingual expert guide, all ground transportation within Panama ( from day 1
until day 18), local flight transfer to Chiriquí (to and from), all entrance
fees to National Parks, meals (when specified), and lodging from night 1 through
night 17. Full bird species list is available.
Tour Price will not include:
Gratuities, alcoholic beverages, items of personal nature, government tax (7%),
airport international entry fee and/or departure tax, or international airfares.
Tour prices are subject to change without notice; please check with us prior
your booking info@panamabirdguide.com or call (507) 6728-3501 .
For the benefits of participants we reserve the right to make any changes to the
above itinerary prior or during the tour.
Information on Term & Conditions, and Price for other all inclusive package
tours ( 7, 8, 10, 12 and 16 days or +), or Day Tour rate is available upon
request.
or
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call +(507)
6728-3501 and personally
answer your questions on the birds of Panama
gonzalohorna@hotmail.com
Partial birdlist for the Green Season -18 day - Tour
Checker-throated Antwren
Keel-billed Toucan
Flame-throated Warbler
Jet Antbird
Broad-billed Motmot
Golden-collared Manakin
Bicolored Antbird
Rufescent Tiger-Heron
White-bellied Antbird
Rufous Motmot
Song Wren
White Hawk
White-headed Wren
White-winged Tanager
Snail Kite
Cocoi Heron
Striated Heron
Limpking
Glossy Ibis
Mallard
Golden-crowned Spadebill
Blue-crowned Manakin
Great Jacamar
Orange-bellied Trogon
White-ruffed Manakin
Slver-throated Tanager
Black-crowned Antpitta
Emerald Toucanet
Scrub Greenlet
Golden-collared Manakin
White-necked Puffbird
Rusty-margined Flycatcher
Boat-billed Capped Herons
Greater Anis
Great-black Hawk
Yellowish Pipit
Ruddy-breasted Seedeater
Pied-water Tyrant
Savanna Hawk
Pale-breasted Spinetail
Pearl Kite
Capped Heron
Tarcacuna Bush-tanager
Black-and-yellow Tanager
White-vented Euphonia
Squirrel Cuckoo
Three-striped Warbler
Gray Hawk
Tropical Screech Owl
Common Potoo
Rufous-and-white Wren
Bare-throated Tiger-Heron
Red-capped Manakin
Blue Cotinga
Purple-throated Fruitcrow
Red-crowned Ant-Tanager
Great Tinamou
Crane Hawk
Gray-necked Wood-Rail
White-necked Puffbird
White-throated Crake
Bicolored Antbird
Spectacle Owl
Send for complete bird list info@panamabirdguide.com
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Pre and post-tour extensions available:
- Darien Tour ( highland and lowlands) -– 4 days -– any time of the year
- The Darien Harpy Eagle special tour (check for availability)
- Chiriquí Tour ( highland and lowlands) -– 4 days – any time of the year
- The Resplendent Quetzal (check for availability)
- The Birding by Boat Tour (Gatun and Chagres River and the Canal)
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Regular Season birding packages available for groups and individuals. ¡Special
tour price!
info@panamabirdguide.com
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Flexibility is our trade mark. If your business or working responsibilities
don’t allow a 7, 8, 10 or 12 day birding trip, we can work together on a Custom
Itinerary that will fit your necessities and cover your expectations.
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