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CERRO AZUL AND CERRO JEFE

60 mins from Panama City

DAY TOURS include transportation and specialized guide.

- Cerro Jefe includes includes snack and bottled water.

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.

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. 

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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:

·         “A Guide to the Birds of Panama” by Robert S. Ridgely and John A. Gwynne, Jr. Can be described as the “bible” for Panama birds and some Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras. 2nd Edition 1992 .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 gonzalohorna@hotmail.com

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  Bird-list in brief
  Among the specialties found in Cerro Azul and Cerro Jefe: 
 

 

White-fronted Nunbird                                                                                           Blue-fronted 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

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Among the specialties found in Cerro Azul and Cerro Jefe: 

White-fronted Nunbird                                                                                           Blue-fronted 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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