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This page is devoted to photos of various
wildlife filmed on our tours. Some have
also been provided by our clients. For all
to enjoy these marvelous scenes!
At the most well known Isla of all in Bocas del Toro province, the Red-billed Tropic bird makes its only
nesting place in all of Panama. These magnificent birds are remarkable by their long tail feathers. On
visits to this Isla, it is wise to keep ones mouth closed while looking up at the various birds; which also
include nesting Brown Boobies. APR05
This Brown Booby chick on Isla Parajo shows the difference in nesting techniques used on this very small
Isla. The Red-billed Tropic birds seem to favour the higher spaces and also the more secluded lower
spaces. Often the lower level adults would dash in and out of their nesting site, and we couldn't see the
nestlings at all. APR05
Brown Boobies resting on Isla Escudo de Veraguas. More than a dozen were seen on this tree. This Isla is
also another of their nesting sites in Panama. At this locale, in a small skiff, we also viewed our first
Escudo Dove, unique to this Isla. It flew off before we could capture it on film. SEP04
Without a doubt the Oropendula nests stand out as one of the more remarkable of all. The most unique
call of this bird matches it unique housing construction ability. One of our favorite lunch stops is under
the shadow of this tree. Sadly, in July the nests were 100% removed by the locals! Can only hope these
wonderful birds will return to this same place and re-build their nest colony. APR05
The video barely shows a few flying, but there are several instances of these Oropendulas calling - most
often when they arrived to the nests, as if signalling to their mates. APR05
This large colony of Oropendulas located along the road to Almirante is situated just over 100 Mts from a
small settlement and the road. Happily, the close human presence didn't seem to deter their activities.
APR05
Remarkably a 2nd colony of Oropendula nests were just a 1/2 Km from the previous tree, and this was
directly over the highway! That might actually afford the birds some protection, as the locals weren't
about to fell that tree! 12MAY05
The Scarlet-rumped Tanagers, locally called Sangre del Toro (bull's blood) are fairly common in this same
area. Always a thrill to have one flash in front of your vehicle. APR05
The Flame-colored Tanagers are often seen en route to our tour area from the Pacific side (Boquete).
22APR05
An interesting bird of prey, which was part of a larger flock in this area caught our attention. The "hat" on
its head and white neck band was quite distinctive. 05MAY05
This specimen had a slightly different top, but was part of the same flock. Many were wandering about the
ground and picking up bits of edibles along their searches - likely insects. They would fly ahead 100 mtrs
or so, and if we slowly approached them, stopped the car and slowly exited, they didn't seem to mind our
presence. 05MAY05
Yari with a Peace Corp worker's pet kinkajou (as she called it) at the Chiriqui Grande old ferry pier. These
small animals are quite often seen as pets, or for sale by the catcher of these adorable little friendly
critters. Note the tanker in the background; weekly heavy oil from Ecuador via the Trans-isthmus Pipeline
to USA. APR05
Our native guides called this a "raccoon". The more correct name is Coatamundi, even though there is a
strong resemblance to the 'coons. 19APR05
These 2 photos (below is cropped) show a sloth, or Oso Peresoso that was quite well up in the tree.
These slow movers in this area seem to manage quite well to keep from being seen well. My Canon G5
just isn't powerful enough to get up close and personal with these critters. Tele lens next on the list!
26JUL05
These small (less than about 2 ft or 55cm) seem to inhabit the beach areas on Isla Escudo. Not overly shy,
they often would dash across our path and then watch our motions as we passed them by. 19OCT05
Being an off mainland shore island, Isla Escudo has a wide variety of birds, some of which are only
found on this island. ID as Boat-Billed Heron. 18OCT05
Solitary Sandpiper obviously on the hunt for prey. These transients seemed to be fairly numerous on
Isla Escudo, but on the Isla as a journey stop. 18OCT05
Birds of Escudo abound! This fellow was a bit more shy than many others, leading me to believe it may be
a transient visitor. Species ID as Boat-Billed Heron. 19OCT05
Isla Escudo resident barely 1.5 cm in size, possibly a Dendrobates pumilio. This is apparently one of the
unique to Escudo species, of which, on-isla, there are no less than 40 unique species - including
reptiles, birds, plants and animals. This most unique place that Yari refers to as "Panama's Jurassic
Park", is clearly something of that sort! 19OCT05.
During a scientific exploration, we came across these mainland dwellers, just barely 5 cm long. Nice and
unusual color scheme; but, many of the tropical frogs of Panama also seem to have that characteristic!
The most famous red frog, found only on the sea facing beach of same name of Isla Bastimentos, is
more the size of the previous ones above from Isla Escudo. 27SEP05
The Rufuos-Tailed Hummingbird has evolved to the "The Escudo Hummingbird", which really should be
designated as a New Species. It is mid-center along the left side in this Oct 2005 photo. One of the
more than 30 unique species specific to this isla - Escudo de Veraguas. 18OCT05
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