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METROPOLITAN NATURE PARK
PANAMA VIEJO Y COSTA DEL ESTE
PIPELINE ROAD
OLD GAMBOA ROAD
PLANTATION ROAD
ACHIOTE ROAD
SAN LORENZO NATIONAL PARK
CERRO AZUL & CERRO JEFE
NUSUGANDI & BURBAYAR
BAYANO
ALTOS DEL MARIA
EL VALLE
EL CHIRU & JUAN HOMBRON
URBAN BIRDING
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Plantation Trail
LOCATION
Plantation Trail,
which starts right by the entrance to the road to the Canopy Tower, is
a good, easy graded dirt road that passes through a mature
forest for about four miles. The road follows a small creek, Río
Chico Masambi.
TOUR DIFFICULTY
■ Easy... to
Moderate... to Hard
FITNESS
Moderate to Hard 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
Birding is done primarily along Plantation Road which in most places
the forest is clear of undergrowth, which makes it especially suited for
observing shy, interior forest birds
When visiting Plantation Road you also have a good chance to find an army ant
swarm and many of the birds that follow these swarms as they roam the forest
floor.
WEATHER
Located in in Central Panama /Canal Zone the climate 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.
EATING FACILITIES
There is no eating facility in the area.
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:
“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 .
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
gonzalohorna@hotmail.com Check here for the
complete list of Central Panama Birds.
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Louisiana Waterthrush
Golden-crowned Spadebills Sunbitterns
White-breasted Wood-Wrens Tinamous
Leaftossers
Spotted, Bicolored and Ocellated Antbirds
Gray-headed Tanagers, and Plain-brown
Northern Barred
Ruddy Woodcreepers.
Hook-billed Kite
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