Local birdguide Panama birds Bilingual

info@panamabirdguide.com phone (507)6728-3501
Guiding birders to birds of Panama by local bilingual birdguide. Birdwatching and guiding birding multi day tours or guided bird day trips in Panama Central and Panama Canal, Darien lowland, Cerro Azul, Burbayard, Bayano, Tocumen March, Altos del Maria, El Cope, and more..

Our Tours are organized to explore and understand the unique avifauna of the Central Panama including the Canal zone and any other interesting areas and hotspots of the West (Chiriqui highlands) and East (Darien) lowlands, foothills and high mountains of Panama.

The trip usually requires walking, driving on dirt roads, or flights to remote areas and lasts from seven to eighteen days depending on your interest.

The most solicited birding trip is the seven day itinerary maximum of 8 participants. A longer itinerary can be work out. Let us know.

TOUR DATES 2013 Check for availability

JANUARY	mon 07 - sat 19
FEBRUARY	tue 05 - mon 12
MARCH	sat 02 - mon 11

If you have a trip in mind, together we can design a custom tour. The more information you provide, the easiest it will be for us to understand your needs and prepare a good itinerary. Please send us your wish-list plus number of days as well as personal limitations: food, lodging and transportation.

We also offer pre-organize tours every month of the year. Many of these trips are organized in tandem with international organizations while other are prepared by ourselves. Some of these tours are guided by Gonzalo Horna while others are lead by local guides with great experience.

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      We are a fairly experienced, patient bird guide easy to get along with, and speaks English as a second language.
I prefer any type of bird - forest, grassland and water birds - in lowland, foothill and highlands terrain. And
also enjoy wild life in general. I am the type who will stay with a flock or follow an army ant swarm until I
see every bird and will never get enough going after the same species until everyone within the group is
satisfied.
We are not big "checklisters", but for the record i do keep a day list of observed and heard birds and
will share it with participants. And if I see a “liffer” you will noticed – there are many out there for me too.
I'm in a continuous learning process, sometimes I refer to a field book for double checking field marks, silhouette or
for the correct name or call. I don't need to see every bird that I hear and don't like the overuse of playback.
I would rather simply hear a bird and not see it rather than  spend a half an hour calling it in with a tape recorder
unless it is an specific “target bird” and with participants consensus. We are physically fit, and can walk long
hours if necessary.
On tour, the itinerary go from 6:00 am till noon follow by a lunch break and more birding during the afternoon.
And if possible, a couple hours of owling will end a good day! Participants will dictate the rhythm.

I look forward to hear from you and help plan a comfortable birding trip to Panama with all your questions answered before
any commitment.  Let me know your expectations, limitations, accommodation and meal preference. We are here to help
and start immediately from your inquire   info@guidedbirdtours.com   or phone (507)6728- 3501
Best regards!
Book a tour info@guidedbirdtours.com or phone (507) 6728-3501

1. No waste of time. Starting from your Panama City hotel, a transfer to the next “birding hotspot” will be in a less than 25 minutes drive;
2. The Republic of Panama have 972 species in the official bird-list, including a total of 107 regional endemics, some 149 regular migrants
and another 70 casual or vagrant species.
3. During a tour - depends on itinerary - you will visit lowland, foothills and highlands in search of endemic, local and target birds.
4. Wherever you go you will be in a company of a local English speaking birding guide.
5. You can choose from an all inclusive ready made birding itinerary or we can help you plan an itinerary that fits your needs and specifications.
And if during your stay in Panama you account for few birding hours, we offer low rates for half-day guiding.
6. Birding is good in Panama any time of the year. Even during the rainy season rain are usually brief and limited most of the time to the afternoon.

I look forward to help you plan this trip facilitating all the information needed and work together a fit birding package.Book a tour info@guidedbirdtours.com or phone (507) 6728-3501

The 7 DAY ITINERARY include visiting:
PACIFIC HABITAT: deciduous and semi deciduous lowland dry forest, mangrove forest, open country pastures, lakes, ponds, mudflats, rivers and creeks.
ATLANTIC HABITAT: evergreen lowland forest, coast mangrove forest, opens country pastures, ponds, rivers and creeks.

National Parks:
1) Metropolitan Nature Park
2) Soberania National Park
3) San Lorenzo National Park
4) Las Cruces National Park

Hotspots: Pipeline Road – Old Gamboa Road – Achiote Road.

CENTRAL PANAMA (Canal Zone) LOWLAND, HIGHLAND & ENVIRONS

10 and 18 DAY ITINERARY include visits to:
PACIFIC HABITAT: deciduous and semi deciduous lowland dry forest, mangrove forest, open country pastures, lakes, ponds, mudflats, rivers, creeks, Cool & humid cloud forest and a cool and moist montane forests.
ATLANTIC HABITAT: evergreen lowland forest, coast mangrove forest, opens country pastures, ponds, rivers and creeks.

National Parks:
1) Metropolitan Nature Park
2) Soberania National Park
3) San Lorenzo National Park
4) Las Cruces National Park
5) Cerro Campana National Park
6) Chagres National Park

Hotspots: El Valle – Altos del Maria – Cerro azul & Cerro Jefe Book a tour info@guidedbirdtours.com or phone (507) 6728-3501

The total number of bird species found in Panama is surprisingly large: 972 (and counting), especially when you consider the
relatively small surface of the country. Some 150 of these are neo-tropical migrants that only occur in the country from September
till April. It is not rare to see more than twenty different migrant warblers and vireos on a good morning on spring or fall migration,
and that added to fifty or sixty resident species.
This variety is partly explained by the fact that Panama is a land bridge between North and South America. Therefore, our resident
avifauna is composed of a mix of birds from both North and South. In Panama it is possible to find species typical of Central America
like Passerini’s Tanager, Green Shrike-Vireo, and Resplendent Quetzals, as well as their South American Counterparts: Flame-rumped
Tanager, Yellow-browed Shrike-Vireo, and Golden-headed Quetzal. As it would be expected, the South American birds are easier to
find on the eastern portion of the country, while the Central American species are found west of the Canal Area. The birds of the central
part of the country, the area surrounding Panama City, include species from both ends..

Central Panama birding spots including Cerro Azul , Cerro Campana and Canal Area are:

Achiote Road
Altos de Campana National Park
Barro Colorado Nature Monument
Black Tank
Camino de Cruces National Park
Chagres National Park
Chagres River at Fort San Lorenzo
Chiva Chiva Road
Costa del Este
Crested Eagle trail
Dock 45 Road
Drop Zone, Gatun
El charco Trail
El Patriarca Trail (Cerro Azul)
El Roble Trail
Escobal
Fort San Lorenzo National Park
Fort Sherman
French Canal
Gamboa Ammo Dump
Gamboa Town
Gatun hillGatún spillway
Isla Margarita (next to Colón)
La Cienaguita trail
La35
Las Cruces Trail
Los Caobos Trail (Metropolitan Nature Park)
Los Momotides Trail
Madden Dam-Lake (Chilibre Road)
Margarita Town (Colon)
Mono Tití Rd. (Metropolitan Nature Park)
Old Gamboa Road
Pavon Hill
Piña Road
Pipeline Road
Plantation Road
S9
San Lorenzo Dirt Road
San Lorenzo Trails
Semaphore Hill Road
Sendero Capilla de Cardenas (Camino de Cruces)
Sendero Capricornio (Camino de Cruces)
Sendero Mirador (Camino de Cruces)
Skunk Hollow
Soberania National Park
Summit Botanical Gardens
Summit Ponds
Tarpon Club
Tiger trail
Tocumen Marsh
Vistamares Trail (Cerro Azul)

¡ All inclusive 7days Birding Tour – Central Panama –!

This is our Central Panama (C.P.) -– 7-day, all Inclusive Birding Tour Package, dedicated
to birding in several National Parks and other locales on a variety of habitats, including
marshlands and lowland rainforest.
We will visit both the most and the least frequented birding hotspots in Central Panama,
including the world-renowned Pipeline Road, Achiote Road, Old Gamboa Road, Plantation
Trail, Fort Sherman, San Lorenzo National Park and more.
As a conservative estimate, expect between 160+ species during this trip (a much higher
number is possible). Please note that the species mentioned below are merely
representative of the birds that might reasonably be expected in the areas involved; we
offer no guarantees in this regard- they all have wings, after all!

ITINERARY IN BRIEF

Day 1
Arrival at Tocumen International Airport, and transfer to Panama City. Overnight in Panama
City, Hotel Albrook Inn.

Day 2
Early birding at Metropolitan Nature Park in Panama City ( Lance-tailed Manakin, the endemic
Yellow-green Tyrannulet, Rosy Thrush-Tanager); afternoon transfer to and overnight in Achiote
(B, L, D), El Toucan Center.

Day 3
Early birding in Achiote and surrounding areas, ( Spot-crowned Barbet, White-headed Wren,
Long-tailed Tyrant); late-day owling ( Black-and-White Owl, Spectacled Owl,) and overnight
in Achiote (B, L, D), El Toucan Center.

Day 4
Early transfer, with stops at Fort Sherman ( Black-tailed Trogon, Straight-billed Woodcreeper,
"Mangrove" Yellow Warbler) and San Lorenzo National Park ( Yellow-rumped Cacique,
White-thighed Swallow, Peregrine Falcon); overnight in Gamboa (B, L, D), Ivan’s B&B

Day 5
Early birding on Pipeline Road (Pheasant Cuckoo, Grey Elaenia, Streak-chested Antpitta) and
on the Ammo Dump Ponds (Snail Kite, White-throated Crake, Ruddy-breasted Seedeater).
Overnight in Gamboa (B, L, D) Ivan’s B&B

Day 6
Early birding on the Plantation Trail and then El Charco Trail (Golden-crowned Spadebill,
Blue-crowned Manakin, Great Jacamar); (B, L, D), overnight in Riande Hotel Airport.

Day 7
Transfer to Tocumen International Airport for departure (B)

Notes
(B, L, D): B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner. When food is not specified it is not included
in trip price.
Final list for Hotel and B&B will be giving when the tour is book. What we mention above
are the most used Hotel & B&B during our birding tours. For the benefit of participants, lodgings
will be as conveniently located as possible and in all cases but a few minutes from birding
locations. Detailed information regarding lodgings, hotspots, habitats and complete birdlist of
Central Panama is available upon request.

Tour Price -7 day - ( all inclusive tour )
1-3 $1,250 per person in double occupancy
Prices subject to change ; check with us prior your booking.

Tour Price will include:
Bilingual expert guide, all ground transportation within Panama ( from day 1 until day 7), all
entrance fees to National Parks, meals (when specified), and lodging from night 1 through night 6.
Full bird species list is available.
Tour Price will not include:
Gratuities, alcoholic beverages, items of personal nature, government tax (5%), airport entry fee
and/or departure tax, or international airfares.
50% deposit is required upon booking a tour. Balance due 30 days prior arrival. Price will not
include 5% tax charged by the Panamanian government.
Single accommodations are available for an extra charge per person.
Tour prices are subject to change without notice; please check with us prior your booking
info@panamabirdguide.com or call (507) 6728-3501 .
For the benefits of participants we reserve the right to make
any changes to the above itinerary prior or during the tour.
Information on Term & Conditions, and Price for other all inclusive
package tours ( 8, 10, and 12days or +), or for a Day Trips are available
upon request.

Partial bird list for the -7 day Tour-
Checker-throated Antwren
Keel-billed Toucan
Flame-throated Warbler
Jet Antbird
Broad-billed Motmot
Golden-collared Manakin
Bicolored Antbird
Rufescent Tiger-Heron
White-bellied Antbird
Rufous Motmot
Song Wren
White Hawk
White-headed Wren
White-winged Tanager
Common Potoo
Rufous-and-white Wren
Bare-throated Tiger-Heron
Red-capped Manakin
Blue Cotinga
Purple-throated Fruitcrow
Red-crowned Ant-Tanager
Great Tinamou
Crane Hawk
Gray-necked Wood-Rail
White-necked Puffbird
White-throated Crake
Bicolored Antbird
Spectacle Owl

info@guidedbirdtours.com phone (507)6728-3501

Send for complete (in full) itinerary!
Send for complete bird list.

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Extension
Pre and Post Extensions to the C. P. Tour available:
- Bayano Day Tour -Darien road (lowlands)
- The Birding by Boat Tour (Gatun and Chagres River and the Canal)

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Flexibility is our trade mark. If your business, working or family responsibilities
don’t allow a 12, 10, or a 7 Day birding trip, we can work together on a Custom
Itinerary that will fit your necessities and cover your expectations.

The rates listed here are basic rates for our walks. Costs vary depending on where we go, how long we’re out.

Included in the rates: bird guide (with field scope and field guide), bird check lists, water, park fee and transportation from and to your hotel.

When looking for bird species in remote locations a reasonable extra charge to cover my lodging expenses may also apply on a birding trip.
For detail information about all inclusive birding trip packages (NEW 4 day, 7day, 8 day,10day,12day or 18days), the Birding by Boat Tour and the Urban Birding

Contact: Gonzalo Horna <gonzalohorna@hotmail.com>, Panamá cellular phone +(507)6728-3501

	1	2-3	4-5
Metropolitan Nature Park	$170	$ 85	$ 75
Old Gamboa (Summit Ponds)–Plantation Road	$190	$ 95	$ 85
Pipeline Road	$190	$ 95	$ 85

	1	2-3	4-5
Achiote Road	$245	$120	$100
Cerro Campana National Park	$245	$120	$100
Cerro Azul - Cerro Jefe	$275	$135	$100
Bayano Region (Road to Darien)	$275	$135	$100
El Valle	$275	$135	$100

	1	2-3	4-5
Chagres River / Canal	$175	$ 95	$ 85

	2hr	3hr	4hr
Panama City and surroundings	$ 85	$105	$125

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