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Birdwatching El Real, Darien

Black-collared Hawk                                       (Busarellus nigricollis)

                                          EL REAL BIRDING TOUR
                                                Darien birdwatching

                                  4  DAYS 3 NIGHTS or 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS                                            all inclusive tour packages

LOCATION 
The tour is located in El Real (Darien) and its environs. Also along Pirre Uno Road and on the Tuira and Chucunaque river. Some of the habitats that we'll explore include  national parks second-growth forest, airstrip, rivers, channels, river shore, mudflats and prairies.                                                      You will be transported from the city of Panama to Yaviza on car (+4hrs) stopping for birds on the way at Bayano Lake and trails along the way.  Then from Yaviza to El Real (+1hr) on a "piragua", a large motorize dugout canoe. 

TOUR DIFFICULTY
■ Easy... to Moderate...

FITNESS 
Easy and moderate long walks  is required.

WHAT TO EXPECT
With an early start expect to see + 105 species.

AREA DESCRIPTION 
Birding is done typically within El Real environs  including the near town airstrip, Pirre Uno Road (dirt road) and the Tuira and Chucunaque river (boat birding) adding other places of great interest where a variety of Darien endemics and specialties can be seen here within an easy walk from town's center.  Check birdlist!

LODGING
Be prepared for very limited and basic accommodations.  No air conditioning nor hot water.  Light will go out at 9:00pm and mosquito's net will be provided for your night comfort.  

WEATHER
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. Most of the showers occurs during the afternoon and ussually they are quick not lasting more than an hour or so.

CLOTHING
Dress for tropical hot humid weather and be ready for rain. Rubber boots can be of help during rainy season trips.

GEAR
Binoculars, scope (optional), field guide, notebook, camera (optional ), insect reppelent and sun block  .                                                                              
                                                                                                                              GUIDE BOOK RECOMMENDED
These 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. 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 and the latest  by George R. Angehr and Robert Dean "The Birds of Panama", publish 2010 (recommended).

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