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    Hummingbirds from Eastern Panama

    Thanks. The Plumeleter its easy once you find their spots!
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    Hummingbirds from Eastern Panama

    Some more hummers 1. Long-billed Hermit 2. Rufous-tailed Hummingbird 3. Violet-headed Hummingbird 3. Scaly-breasted Hummingbird
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    Hummingbirds from Eastern Panama

    Yesterday during the Global Big Day we managed to get some nice hummingbirds at Reserva San Francisco, near Torti, Eastern Panama Province in the Republic of Panama. 1 and 2: White-vented Plumeleteer 3 and 5: Black-throated Mango 4: Sapphire-throated Hummingbird
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    Hawk Migration in Panama

    Here are some more pictures of Broad-winged Hawks, Swainson's Hawk, Turkey Vulture and a local non-migratory Black Vulture
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    Hawk Migration in Panama

    WE had a 2.1 million birds day! It is always so amazing that even the TV make mentions of the events like that
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    Hawk Migration in Panama

    ON the way north the groups are not as massive as on the way south! Still is always a wonderful sight to witness all those birds move together
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    Hawk Migration in Panama

    Raptor Season Hola Andy: We usually count from Oct 1st until November 16th. However our earlier raptors fly by on late August and we still get some Turkey Vultures in late November. Best weeks are the last of october and the first of november. Turkey Vultures, Swainsons Hawks and Broad...
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    Hawk Migration in Panama

    Raptors are starting to move through Panama. Today we had around 10,000 Mississippi Kites (Ictinia mississippensis) Here are some pics I made from my balcony! This was at 9:00AM Panama City time. Some few Black Vultures mingle among the kites but they are residents.
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    Advice for birding area in central Panama

    You can take the Metro to the "24 de Diciembre" station and in the Mall next to it is the bus terminal. The minibusses will drop you at the entrance to the neighborhood. Perhaps you can arrange with the tenant to pick you up by the entrance. You will still need a vehicle to move around in the...
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    Harpy in Panama

    Kilo, Nando Quiroz, Jairo Cheucarama, Erasmo De Leon or myself. If you need any help let us know.
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    Advice for birding area in central Panama

    I personally like Cerro Azul area. some few owners will rent their home and/or you can find places to rent on VRBO or AirB&b. Lots of trails, safe, no one else around usually and some neighbors has feeders where you can go and shoot.
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    To Gamboa

    NjLarsen Best and cheapest way is to use UBER. You can pick and english speaking driver to make it better. Taxis from the Airport will charge 50 to 60 for that ride. In Gamboa area you can stay with Ivan B&B, Canopy B&B or the Gamboa Resort. Mateo B&B its also a good option. Most of rental...
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    Best Urban Bird Migrations?

    Ancon Hill with 1.2 millions inhabitants and Capital of the Country, Ancon Hill in Panama City is by far the best urban migratory hotspot: 2.1 million raptors in ONE SINGLE DAY (last year) 4 Million shorebirds and millions of warblers, kingbirds, tanagers, vireos, oriols, flycatchers and...
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    Panama - any updates?

    More updates! Lewis20126 here are some tips: Chiriqui Yellowthroat: go to Finca Ceriana in Volcan (www.fincaceriana.com) Veraguan Mango: go to David, Chiriqui, the school in front of the airport has some African Tulipan trees. Easiest and must reliable spot in Panama to see the Mango! For Cerro...
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    Accommodation in Panama

    One of my favorites is Residencial Don Pepe. Clean, inexpensive, next to the market and the main bus station and safe. http://hoteldonpepe.com.pa/
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