PANAMA
PRIVATE TOUR
MARCH 29 - APRIL 5, 2018
This trip visited the Canopy Camp Darien in eastern Panama (shown here under the full moon), with a single bird as the primary goal. We were hoping to see the iconic Harpy Eagle, rare denizen of pristine rainforests of the American tropics, the largest and most powerful forest-dwelling raptor in the world. Of course Harpy Eagles are just part of a vibrant ecosystem, and once we’d enjoyed spectacular views of Harpy Eagle, we then enjoyed many other elements of this mega-diverse environment.
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We were out before dawn to travel by van, canoe, 4-wheel drive truck, and finally on foot to see this magnificent Harpy Eagle.
The group was assembled by Pat & Clay Sutton, above left. Above center, Clay with our wonderful guide Carlos Bethancourt. Above right, Pat photographs the Harpy Eagle. The rest of the crew below, left to right: John, Katharine, Nancy, Joe, Virginia, Lee, Molly, and Chris.
Thick-billed Euphonia
Geoffrey's Tamarin
Yellow-bellied Elaenia
Cinnamon Becard
Golden-collared Manakin
Carib Grackle, a rare sighting in Panama
This three-toed sloth had just crossed the road.
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
White-bellied Antbird
Tropical Kingbird
Keel-billed Toucan
Yellow-throated Toucan
Above, left to right: White-necked Puffbird, Gray-cheeked Nunlet, Gartered Trogon, Black-capped Donacobius.
Below, left to right: Great Jacamar, Snowy-bellied Hummingbird, Dusky-backed Jacamar.
Laughing Falcon
Purple-throated Fruitcrow
Chestnut-headed Oropendola
Black Hawk-Eagle