Hi all,
I've found myself heading to Panama City in November for a work trip, and am adding on a week of holiday at the end of the month, to hopefully fit in some birding. This will be my first time ever in Latin America, and I know nothing whatsoever about birding in Panama, so I'd really appreciate some advice!
I'll have seven days in total, and would ideally like to spend a few days in two sites, getting to know the birds there. All Latin American species will be new to me so I'm likely to be overwhelmed and very slow with ID – meaning a several-nights stay in one place, where I can explore the nearby area and learn gradually, appeals more than a whistle-stop tour through multiple sites for a maximum trip list.
I also don't want to be losing too much time on the road, so I'm hoping to find 1-2 places within a few hours of Panama City, ideally with public transport. Does anyone have any recommendations for sites? And perhaps for good lodges, not too expensive, which offer great birding in the immediate vicinity?
Finally, recommendations for field guides would be really helpful too!
Many thanks in advance
I've found myself heading to Panama City in November for a work trip, and am adding on a week of holiday at the end of the month, to hopefully fit in some birding. This will be my first time ever in Latin America, and I know nothing whatsoever about birding in Panama, so I'd really appreciate some advice!
I'll have seven days in total, and would ideally like to spend a few days in two sites, getting to know the birds there. All Latin American species will be new to me so I'm likely to be overwhelmed and very slow with ID – meaning a several-nights stay in one place, where I can explore the nearby area and learn gradually, appeals more than a whistle-stop tour through multiple sites for a maximum trip list.
I also don't want to be losing too much time on the road, so I'm hoping to find 1-2 places within a few hours of Panama City, ideally with public transport. Does anyone have any recommendations for sites? And perhaps for good lodges, not too expensive, which offer great birding in the immediate vicinity?
Finally, recommendations for field guides would be really helpful too!
Many thanks in advance