Panama Birdwatching Bayano guided birding tour

Knowledgeable skill bilingual birding guides to show endemic and mix of Central-South-America Panama birds visiting rainforest and freshwater birdingboat. Photo by Barbara Sounders.

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THE PANAMA BIRDING EXPERIENCE

BAYANO REGION

Patches of forest still remain and the original avifauna can still be found along the Road to Darien constructed more than 35 years ago.

LOCATION
We will start biding immediatly after crossing the Bridge on the Bayano Lake in the Province of Panama, at approximately 1 hr and 30 minutes from Panama City. Continue birding along the road and on the trails

TOUR DIFFICULTY

■ Easy... to Moderate... to ■ Hard

FITNESS
Easy to moderate walking is required.
■ Easy... to ■ Moderate... to ■ Hard

WHAT TO EXPECT
With an early morning start expect to see by noon 60 to 80 species. And by the end of the day a final count of 97+ is common.

AREA DESCRIPTION
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WEATHER Good birding!
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.

ACCOMMODATIONS
The Bayano area can be visited as a day trip from panama City.
Note: All the expenditures will stay in the community. Used birding gear (binoculars) and books (panama birding guides or similar) can be sent as donation to the local school. They will be distributed among the kids by their teacher.

EATING FACILITIES
There is a restaurant run by locals. It is open to the public every day. It is clean and the food is fresh. The day menu can be the usual salad (lettuce and tomato) rice & beans, chicken, meat or pork and sweet plantain, or what clients order the most which is “todays soup with rice”.. is yummy!. Reservations for breakfast and dinner is advisable. BYO water (bring your own) or drink cook from can or bottle.

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.
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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” forPanama 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 .

BIRDS TO LOOK FOR
This is a list of birds - by memory - seen along the Achiote 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.

BIRDING ALL DAY (5:00am till 4:00pm = 11 hrs... price is per person)

2-3

4-5

Bayano Region (Road to Darien)

$275

$135

$100

Good birding!

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