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A Tamarin Tour Trip Report June 2014 By John Bowman

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A  Tamarin  Tour  Trip  Report  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June  2014  

 

By  John  Bowman  

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         The  Canopy  Tower  is  easily  among  my  favorite  places  to  find  wildlife,  and  I  have  traveled  extensively  in  search  of  wildlife  –  especially  birds.    June  is  the  month  we  visited,  a  month  many  will  warn  is  part  of  the  rainy  season.    However,  bird  and  mammal  behavior  at  this  time  is  especially  exciting,  there  is  little  interference  from  the  rain,  and  the  rain  forest  is  fresh  and  resplendent.    A  true  wildlife  lover  could  do  no  better  than  to  come  in  June.    I  am  not  alone  in  this,  as  we  found  other  travelers  there  that  were  June  returners  to  the  tower.  

         The  Canopy  Lodge  was  new  to  me.    I  was  instantly  enchanted  by  this  place.    While  there  were  different  birds,  mammals  and  herps,  there  was  the  same  type  of  excellent  staff  hospitality.    Although  we  were  only  there  for  two  nights,  we  had  a  good  flavor  for  the  place  leaving  us  wanting  more  time.      

         The  best  part  of  visiting  the  tower  and  the  lodge  is  that  the  quality  of  the  wildlife  encounter  is  unparalleled.    The  animals  come  close  and  there  are  many  different  species  that  do  so.    I  am  already  planning  to  return  in  June  sometime  in  the  not  too  distant  future.  

 

Day  1:    We  arrived  at  the  Canopy  Tower  just  in  time  for  lunch.    However,  we  found  lunch,  delicious  as  it  was,  to  be  a  difficult  activity  to  engage  in  as  just  outside  the  window  there  were  Keel-­‐billed  Toucans  and  a  mother  Hoffman’s  2-­‐toed  Sloth  with  a  baby  tucked  away  in  her  protective  mid-­‐section.    We  would  soon  discover  that  sloths  around  the  tower  were  quite  common  and  this  toucan  species  would  be  viewed  every  day  of  our  tour.  

         When  we  finally  ascended  to  the  observation  deck,  atop  the  canopy  of  the  forest,  we  saw  many  wonderful  bird  species  including  the  glowing  Golden-­‐hooded  Tanager,  the  brilliant  Blue  Dacnis,  3  glitzy  honeycreeper  species,  2  fine  euphonia  species,  a  Squirrel  Cuckoo  and  many  more.      Even  though  our  tour  had  not  officially  started,  the  eager  staff  of  the  Canopy  Tower    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Helped  us  with  identification  and  answered  all  of  our  many  questions  with  superb  expertise.  

 

Day  2:    We  started  atop  the  tower  with  coffee  for  me,  tea  for  my  wife,  and  hot  chocolate  for  our  daughter.    The  view  from  the  observation  deck  was  outstanding,  with  mist  mysteriously  sifting  in  and  out  of  the  lush  vegetation.    Scarlet-­‐rumped  Caciques  were  the  first  birds  to  greet  us  and  before  retreating  for  breakfast  at  7:30,  we  had  29  species  of  birds  under  our  belts  thanks  to  the  super  spotting  skills  of  Michael,  our  guide.      

         After  eating  a  hearty  breakfast  we  slowly  walked  down  Semaphore  Hill  as  far  as  the  bridge,  under  which  we  found  Lesser  White-­‐lined  Bats  roosting.    Along  the  walk  we  encountered  such  exceptional  birds  as  Red-­‐capped  and  Blue-­‐crowned  Manakins,  Black-­‐breasted  Puffbird,  Rufous  Mot  Mot,  Collared  Aricari,  as  well  as  Gartered  and  Black-­‐throated  Trogons.    Michael  not  only  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

found  these  blatantly  clad  birds,  but  made  sure  all  three  of  us  got  on  the  difficult  species  including  2  species  of  antshrike,  2  species  of  antwren,  and  3  wren  species.    We  even  saw  a  soaring  Zone-­‐tailed  Hawk.    We  were  mercifully  transported  back  to  the  tower  by  vehicle.  

         During  lunch,  the  Geoffrey’s  Tamarins  came  by  the  tower  to  feed  on  the  cecropia  fruits  on  the  trees  just  outside.    There  was  a  mother  with  2  young  on  her  back  in  a  troop  of  more  than  10  adorable  individuals.    What  a  fantastic  photo  opportunity.    Who  needs  a  big  lens  when  the  animals  are  so  close?  

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         After  lunch  I  counted  11  fine  butterfly  species  from  the  open  windows  of  the  dining  area,  including  Blue  Morphos,  Malachites,  Tiger  Longwings,  Preponas,  Sisters,  and  the  brilliant  Regal  Greatstreak.    Many  thanks  to  Jenn  for  help  with  identification.    Then,  after  a  siesta,  we  went  to  the  Ammo  Dump  Ponds  where  we  found  many  different  birds  than  those  at  the  tower.    Among  them  were  Lesser  Nighthawk,  Yellow-­‐tailed  Oriole,  Black-­‐bellied  Whistling  Duck,  Rufescent  Tiger-­‐Heron,  and  several  Southern  Lapwings.    Overall,  for  the  day,  we  had  82  bird  species.  

 

Day  3:    We  started  out  early  this  morning  for  Achiote  Road  and  eventually  the  San  Lorenzo  National  Park.    We  found  the  Long-­‐billed  Hermit  at  the  top  of  Semaphore  Hill  and  a  Whooping  Mot  Mot  at  the  bottom.    Prior  to  arriving  at  our  stop  at  Achiote  Road,  we  enjoyed  2  sightings  of  Mantled  Howler  Monkeys,  they  would  not  be  our  last  of  the  day,  and  marveled  at  hearing  the  drive-­‐by  cracking  sounds  of  Golden-­‐collared  Manakins  at  a  roadside  lek.  

         When  we  stopped  we  found  Swallow-­‐tailed  Kites  overhead,  a  Black-­‐throated  Trogon  in  the  forest,  and  a  distant  Brown-­‐throated  3-­‐toed  Sloth.    As  we  walked  to  a  small  stream,  a  young  Common  Basilisk  Lizard  skittered  atop  the  water  away  from  us,  clearly  showing  why  it  is  sometimes  referred  to  as  the  Jesus  Christ  Lizard.    Before  this  tour  would  end,  we  would  see  25  species  of  reptiles  and  amphibians,  including  2  poison  dart  frog  species  and  4  snake  species.    However,  the  basilisk  was  not  the  highlight  of  our  time  here.    A  Double-­‐toothed  Kite  landed  on    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a  tree  right  next  to  us,  having  scored  a  lizard  for  lunch.    What  a  terrific  up-­‐close  experience.  

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         En  route  to  and  heading  into  San  Lorenzo  National  Park  we  found  the  Black-­‐mandibled  Toucan,  Bat  Falcon,  Grey-­‐lined  Hawk,  Savannah  Hawk,  Limpkin,  and  best  of  all  the  cute  and  difficult  Slate-­‐headed  Tody  Flycatcher.    We  also  saw  the  attractive  Swallowtail  Moth,  Thaos  Swallowtail,  Banded  Peacock,  and  the  Sky  Blue  Greatstreak.      

         While  my  daughter  spotted  Central  American  Agoutis  crossing  the  road  all  over  San  Lorenzo,  Michael  found  for  us  the  Slaty-­‐tailed  Trogon,  the  Common  Black  Hawk,  and  the  Yellow-­‐headed  Caracara.  

         We  returned  to  the  tower,  dodging  the  many  crabs  skittering  across  the  road  along  the  way,  to  find  a  troop  of  Mantled  Howler  Monkeys  in  the  same  cecropia  tree  as  the  tamarins  were  in  the  day  prior.    They  were  so  close  I  took  several  portraits  of  these  noisy  primates.    Then,  we  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discovered  the  power  was  out.    Somehow  the  kitchen  staff  managed  a  hot,  delicious  evening  meal  by  candle  light.    It  was  an  experience  always  to  be  remembered.    A  night  drive  followed  with  the  highlights  being  a  Wooly  Opossum  and  a  Paca.    By  daybreak  there  was  power  back  at  the  tower.  

 

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Day  4:    On  the  observation  deck,  we  found  a  Crane  Hawk  and  a  Short-­‐tailed  Hawk,  among  many  other  great  birds.    After  breakfast,  we  went  down  Semaphore  Hill  by  vehicle  to  hike  the  exciting  Plantation  Road.    We  had  some  real  treats  on  this  trail  along  a  creek  that  is  packed  with  gigantic    

trees.    We  saw  a  Band-­‐tailed  Barbthroat  on  a  nest,  a  cooperative  and  responsive  Ruddy  Quail  Dove  –  I  swear  Michael  speaks  bird  language  –  and  a  delightful  Golden-­‐crowned  Spadebill.    However,  the  best  finds  for  me  were  not  birds.    There  were  2  species  of  helicopter  damselfly  –  the  outrageous  Ornate  species  with  golden  wingtips  in  flight,  and  the  Bromeliad  species  perched  and  in  the  mating  wheel.    There  were  several  Common  Blue  Morphos  up  and  down  the  trail,  in  and  out  of  sun  gaps.    There  was  a  Striped  Poison  Dart  Frog  with  tadpoles  riding  piggyback.    Also,  there  was  a  delicate,  translucent  Pink-­‐tipped  Satyr  butterfly  that  posed  nicely  for  pictures.    Finally,  there  was  a  handsome  Tantilla  snake  that  just  sat  there,  curled  up  while    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We  took  turns  getting  pictures.  

         After  another  delicious  lunch  –  how  can  I  enjoy  these  meals  so  much  yet  feel  so  much  healthier  –  we  took  another  siesta.    Then,  Michael  left  on  break,  but  we  were  fortunate  enough  to  have  the  services  of  Domi  who  took  us  to  the  Chagres  River.    There,  he  discovered  for  us  a  Common  Tody  Flycatcher  building  a  nest,  an  elegant  Purple-­‐crowned  Fairy  feeding  high  in  a  tree  and  several  cartoonish  Collared  Aricari,  as  well  as  a  gang  of  other  new  birds.    The  highlight  of  the  night  drive  was  a  Rothchild’s  Porcupine.  

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Day  5:    Today  we  partook  of  a  day  trip  to  Barro  Colorado  Island  (BCI).    Agoutis  were  everywhere  and  even  seemed  to  pose  for  pictures.    Most  exciting  to  me  was  to  find  a  Green-­‐and-­‐Black  Poison  Dart  Frog  with  a  tadpole  on  his  back,  climbing  a  tree  on  his  way  to  a  bromeliad  water  tank.    We  saw  these  colorful  frogs  2  more  times  on  BCI.    A  close  second  was  getting  a  great  view  of  a  male  Red-­‐capped  Manakin  on  a  lek  right  by  the  trail.    The  high  pitched  rattles  and  chips  were  extremely  entertaining  to  hear.    Startling  even  our  guide,  we  came  upon  an  Ameiva  lizard  being  swallowed  by  a  Panama  Racer  Snake.    How  exciting  was  that!    And,  we  all  appreciated  the    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in-­‐depth  information  provided  by  our  guide  about  the  inter-­‐relatedness  of  all  the  flora  and  fauna  of  the  island.  

         At  dinner  it  is  worth  noting  that  a  huge  False  Vampire  Bat  came  in  the  open  window  and  flew  around  a  bit  before  exiting  the  way  it  had  come.    The  bat  did  this  3  times.    In  the  words  of  my  daughter  –  “Cool.”  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Day  6:    From  the  tower  the  next  morning  a  Brown-­‐throated  3-­‐toed  Sloth  was  lounging  at  eye  level  in  the  same  cecropia  trees  the  tamarins  and  howlers  had  visited.    Truly  this  tree  is  a  mammal  magnet.    The  sloth  was  so  ugly  as  to  be  cute,  drenched  from  the  overnight  rain.    With  barely  perceptible  movements,  he  slowly  laid  back  and  dried  out.  

         It  was  our  day  to  do  a  boat  tour  of  Gatun  Lake  with  Jenn.    We  knew  not  what  to  expect  and  definitely  received  the  unexpected.    First,  we  came  upon  a  waterlogged,  recently  fledged  Tropical  Kingbird  trapped  on  a  stump  mid-­‐lake.    Jenn  rescued  this  forlorn  looking  bird,  allowing  the  wings  to  dry  before  flying  off  nearer  to  land.    Then,  we  came  to  several  very  secluded  and  peaceful  areas.    Snail  Kites  were  everywhere.    How  could  there  be  enough  snails  to  support  the  large  number  of  kites  present?  

         We  had  several  monkey  spottings.    There  was  a  small  island  that  seemed  to  be  guarded  by  a  White-­‐faced  Capuchin,  who  perched  on  a  tree  overhanging  the  water  with  the  grumpiest  countenance  I  have  ever  seen  on  a  monkey,  or  person  for  that  matter.    Even  after  our  boat  guide  threw  a  few  fruits  to  the  capuchin,  who  caught  them  mid-­‐air,  the  sour  look  did  not  change.    Our  next  stop  was  to  see  a  small  troop  of  tamarins  who  came  right  on  board  the  boat  to  get  fruit.    Several  way-­‐too-­‐cute  youngsters  watched  from  a  distance  and  were  generously  brought  fruit  by  the  adults.  

         After  passing  a  lurking  crocodile,  we  came  upon  a  log  hanging  out  over  the  water.    Jenn  challenged  us  to  find  the  animals  on  the  log.    It  was  a  bare  log.    What  was  she  talking  about?  Then,  she  said  “mammal”  and  “think  small.”    Bats!    A  dozen  or  2  tiny  Proboscis  Bats  were  hanging  under  the  log.  

         The  boat  tour  of  Gatun  Lake  exceeded  expectations.    Apart  from  the  great  wildlife  encounters,  we  saw  many  huge  cargo  ships,  tug  boats  expelling  water  as  they  tested  water  pumps,  and  Titan,  one  of  the  strongest  cranes  in  the  world  with  a  very  interesting  history.  

         At  the  Panama  Rainforest  Discovery  Center  later  that  afternoon,  the  animals  were  quiet.    Still,  we  had  a  stunning  Violet-­‐crowned  Wood  Nymph  with  his  gorget  a-­‐glow  and  a  Blue  Cotinga.    Meanwhile,  back  at  the  Canopy  Tower,  I  had  a  brief  glimpse  of  the  elusive  Green  Shrike  Vireo  who  obnoxiously  sings,  “Can’t  See  Me.”    Can  I  count  the  movement  of  a  green  bird  behind  green  leaves?  

 

Day  7:    Finally,  the  day  I  had  been  waiting  for.    Pipeline  Road!    World  famous  birding  road/trail!    We  opted  to  skip  Metro  Park  so  as  to  visit  Pipeline  Road  in  the  morning  and  the  afternoon.    The  staff  willingly  accommodated  us.  

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         Some  among  us  saw  the  soaring  Ornate  Hawk  Eagle.    I  was  preoccupied  with  dragonflies  at  

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The  time  and  missed  this  awesome  bird.    But,  I  did  see  50  species  this  day  with  the  highlight  being  a  Golden-­‐collared  Manakin  on  a  lek,  snapping  away  like  a  mad  thing.    It  was  also  wonderful  to  find  the  Speckled  Mourner.    Best  for  me  was  a  resplendent  Blue-­‐winged  Helicopter  Damselfly.  

         Our  afternoon  visit  to  Pipeline  Road  was  delayed  due  to  rain.    This  was  to  be  our  only  rain  delay  of  the  trip.    Still,  the  hummingbird  feeders  were  active  and  so  we  watched  the  antics  of  the  White-­‐necked  Jacobin,  the  Long-­‐billed  Hermit,  the  White-­‐vented  Plumeleteer,  the  Blue-­‐chested  Hummingbird,  the  Rufous-­‐tailed  Hummingbird,  and  the  Violet-­‐bellied  Hummingbird.  

         During  our  final  night  drive,  we  found  a  sleepy  Great  Tinamou  and  a  9-­‐banded  Armadillo.  

 

Day  8:    Prior  to  leaving  for  the  Canopy  Lodge,  and  unsuccessfully  convincing  the  staff  of  the  tower  to  come  with  us,  we  discovered  a  Red-­‐tailed  Boa  lingering  near  the  hummingbird  feeders  

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evidently  hoping  for  an  avian  snack.    What  a  stunning  snake!    The  great  thing  about  this  rainforest  is  that  you  never  know  what  you  may  see.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         At  the  Canopy  Lodge  we  found  luxury  in  the  rainforest.    While  the  tower  is  wonderfully  retrofitted  to  be  a  wildlife  accommodation,  the  lodge  is  designed  specifically  to  be  a  luxurious  mountain-­‐rainforest  accommodation.    There  is  a  great  outside  common  area  with  library,  hammocks,  tables  for  dining,  and  seats  before  a  set  of  bird  feeders.    We  encountered  many  new  birds,  putting  us  over  the  200  species  mark  for  the  trip.    At  the  feeders  alone,  we  picked  up  such  incredible  birds  as  the  regal  Grey-­‐necked  Wood  Rail,  the  flashy  Flame-­‐rumped  Tanager,  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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and  the  excellent  Snowy-­‐bellied  Hummingbird.  

         Later  that  afternoon  we  walked  uphill  from  the  lodge  and  continued  to  add  to  our  list  of  birds.    We  also  found  2  3-­‐toed  sloths  and  2  2-­‐toed  sloths.  

 

Day  9:    How  could  we  top  the  incredible  finds  we’ve  already  made?    Hiking  up  Bajo  del  Cariguana  managed  to  surpass  expectations  again.    We  found  more  wonderful  things  from  the  tiny  in  the  form  of  3  different  species  of  tortoise  beetle,  a  colorful  jumping  spider  having  caught  a  moth,  and  the  brilliantly  red-­‐eyed  Coppery  Dancer  damselfly  in  the  mating  wheel,  to  the  large  in  the  form  of  a  pair  of  Spectacled  Owls  with  a  delightful  downy  youngster.    The  owls  were  not  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very  high  up  and  so,  needless  to  say,  we  took  many  pictures.    The  Lance-­‐tailed  Manakins  that  we  missed  by  skipping  Metro  Park  were  to  be  found  here  near  the  owls.    Finally,  we  happened  upon  a  Tody  Mot  Mot  that  our  guide  expertly  called  in  close.      

         After  lunch  we  rested  in  our  spacious  and  very  comfortable  room  before  embarking  to  yet  another  birding  location  higher  up.    The  light  mist  coated  everything  gloriously  as  we  trekked  uphill  in  search  of  the  Blue-­‐throated  Toucanet.    We  found  a  pair  as  well  as  several  new  tanagers,  including  the  stunning  Silver-­‐throated.    We  also  revisited  several  Mot  Mot  species  for  photographs,  having  seen  well  every  mot  mot  to  occur  on  this  tour.  

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         We  requested  and  were  granted  a  night  walk  where  we  found  several  frog  species  by  the  pond,  including  a  golden-­‐eyed  and  fairly  large  Hyla.    We  also  saw  2  new  species  of  opossum.    Perhaps  best  of  all  were  the  Orange  Nectar  Bats  that  came  to  the  hummingbird  feeders  by  the  dining  area.  

         Thus  ended  our  Tamarin  Tour  at  the  Canopy  Lodge  and  Tower.    It  is  an  easy  tour  in  that  the  excellent  staff  does  everything  for  you  from  airport  pick-­‐up  to  drop-­‐off.    Plus,  you  cannot  miss  the  many  wild  marvels  in  between.    While  we  found  215  bird  species  including  17  birds-­‐of-­‐prey,  it  is  not  the  number  that  impressed  us  so  much  as  the  quality  of  the  encounter.    Whether  bird,  mammal  or  herp,  the  animals  manage  to  get  close,  leaving  the  viewer  astounded.    We  enjoyed  the  staff,  other  birders,  and  of  course  the  wildlife,  leaving  us  wishing  for  a  day  or  two  more.    We  are  quite  eager  to  return  someday,  having  already  checked  out  the  Canopy  Family  website  for  future  options.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photographs  by  John  Bowman:  A)  Geoffrey’s  Tamarin.    B)  Thick-­‐billed  Euphonia.    C)  Black-­‐throated  Trogon.  D)  Double-­‐toothed  Kite.    E)  Mantled  Howler  Monkey.    F)  Tantilla  sp.  Snake.    G)  Panama  Racer.    H)  Brown-­‐throated  3-­‐toed  Sloth.    I)  Silver-­‐sided  Skimmer.    J)  Rufous-­‐tailed  Hummingbird.    K)  Grey-­‐necked  Wood  Rail.    L)  Spectacled  Owl.    M)  Green-­‐and-­‐Black  Poison  Dart  Frog.