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CERRO AZUL
AND CERRO JEFE
DAY TOUR include transportation and specialized
guide.
40
additional bird species not present in the canal can be
found here..activity is not nearly as depended on time of
day as in low lands..no so essential to get an early start..
East of Panama City, within the Chagres National Park is a
mountain range cloud forest from 800m (2500 ft ) to 1007m (
3000 ft ) from sea level, home to many endemics and many
foothills species as well. About 40 additional species not
present in the Canal Area lowlands can be found here. Be
prepared for chilled nights and mornings. Other places worth
visiting on the way is Las Nubes.
LOCATION
One hour drive from Panama City.
PARK FEE
Entrance park fee for foreigners is US $5.00 per person.
Local US $2.00 each.
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. By the end of the day a final count of 90+ is
common.
AREA DESCRIPTION
You will be birding cooler highlands at about 1,000m (3000
ft) from sea level. Transported by car from site to site,
birding is done by walking through hilly and level terrains
and trails narrow in places and muddy in others.CHECK
RATES
WEATHER
The climate in Cerro Azul and Cerro Jefe region is
considerably cooler than that of the Central Panama/Canal
Zone. Mornings and evenings are cooler while midday
temperatures usually do not exceed the low 87s. Clouds and
overcast skies frequently prevail in higher areas, leading
to damp conditions.
ACCOMODATIONS
You will find small and
comfortable B&B´s (family type operation) for overnight. For
reservations or for reference click here, will be glad to
help you.
EATING
FACILITIES
There are good
restaurants in the area.
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CLOTHING
Besides the light clothing usually recommended be prepared
for chilled nights and mornings at
least one warm sweater or jacket
plus the cotton shirts or t-shirts - earth colors
preferable- long (preferable) and short pants, poncho,
hiking shoes, hat, insect repellent and sun block. Dress as
for tropical hot humid weather and be ready for rain any
time.
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 Panama and some Costa Rica birds. First
published 2010 .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 listing of birds we have seen on different tours
along Cerro Azul, Cerro Jefe and surrounding areas , 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
BIRDING ALL DAY
(5:00am
till 4:00pm = 11 hrs... price is per person)
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call
+(507) 6728-3501
and personally
answer your questions on the birds of Panama
info@birdingbyboattour.com
Among the
specialties found in Cerro Azul and Cerro Jefe:
White-fronted
Nunbird
Blue-fronted
For the completeCentral Panama list
Click Here ! Parrotlet
Rufous-winged Tanager
White-tipped Sicklebill
Brown-billed Scythebill
Rufous-crested Coquette
Violet-capped Hummingbird
Tacarcuna Bush-Tanager
Violet-headed Hummingbird
Yellow-eared Toucanet
Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle
Speckled Antshrike
Ornate Hawk-Eagle
Three-striped Warbler
Russet-crowned Quail-Dove
Stripe-headed Brush-Finch
Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker
Purplish Quail-Dove
Olive Tanager
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