Birding in Panama
Darién Extension
Darién Extension
| Day 1: Continued from Other Panama Trips After dropping off any trip participants not continuing on the extension, we will spend the afternoon visiting several other sites around the Panama City area, targeting species we have not yet seen, or for which better looks are needed. Note: This is the same date as the last date of the main trip. Day 2: Bayano Lowlands – Darién In the early morning, we will depart in a mini-bus from Panama City, driving along the Pan-American Highway, stopping for morning birding at the Bayano Lowlands. Here we begin our search for Darién specialties such as Rufous-winged Antwren, Black Antshrike, Orange- crowned Oriole, White-eared Conebill and Green-and- rufous Kingfisher. As you scan the edge of Bayano Lake, search for Pied Water-Tyrant and Cocoi Heron. After lunch we’ll continue to Metetí, where we will take a 70 minute boat ride towards the town of Mogué. This is a small Emberá village located near the coast of Darién. On our way to Mogué, we'll explore by boat the Black Mangroves, looking for Capped Heron and more. We'll spend our nights at the village in a traditional hut raised on stilts above the ground. Day 3: Darién Lowlands – In search of the Harpy Eagle This morning we will begin our search for the Harpy Eagle. The emergent trees of the Darién lowland rainforest are the habitat of this majestic raptor. The best way to get looks at the eagle is to find a juvenile on a nest, with the help of the Emberás. Soaring Crested Eagles and Harpy Eagles are often seen around this area. Taking only small groups to observe these raptors on their nests helps to protect this endangered bird against the threats of the new world. Other birds we could find on the way include Golden-headed Manakin, Blue-crowned Manakin and Great Jacamar. Day 4: Darién Lowlands We'll walk several trails around the village in search of some more Darién specialties, such as Black Oropendola, Bare-crowned Antbird, Gray-cheeked Nunlet, Red- rumped Woodpecker and more. Other typical birds of the zone are Red-throated Caracara and Laughing Falcon. This Darien-Mogué area is perfect for those looking to find South American species not found in the rest of Central America. Additional specialty birds of the area are: Barred Puffbird, Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle, Dull- mantled Antbird, Stripe-throated Wren, Moustached Antwren, Olive-backed Quail-Dove.... Day 5: Darién Lowlands & Departure to Panama City We'll have some time to learn more about the Emberá culture and the way they survive in the rainforest before we take our boat out on the Mogué River. We'll say "adiós amigos" to our indigenous friends and continue on our way back to Metetí and then back to Panama City. Day 6: Departure from Panama City Birding will continue around the hotel until it is time for transfers to Tocumen Airport for flights home. |
| Detailed Itinerary |
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