by Stephen Collins | Oct 16, 2025 | Darien Gap, Panama
On Tuesday 17th June it was the iconic Harpy Eagle and today, 20th June 2025 we trekked even further into one of the remotest parts of Darien to find the even rarer Crested Eagle. Soon after we arrived It just happened to catch a snake and fly...
by Stephen Collins | Oct 16, 2025 | Darien Gap, Panama
I seem to remember there used to be a theme on Instagram called ‘no feathers Friday’. I’m not sure if it is still a thing so, just in case it is, here are some butterflies… 1. Ismenius Tiger Butterfly 2. Variable Cracker 3. Pale Owl 4. Great Eggfly 5. Helenor Blue...
by Stephen Collins | Oct 16, 2025 | Darien Gap, Panama
This is a Black Oropendola and, apparently, much harder to find than any of the other members of the oropendula family. So I was truly blessed to see one when I was hiking in the Darien Gap, en route, to find another rare and elusive bird – the Harpy Eagle!...
by Stephen Collins | Oct 16, 2025 | Darien Gap, Panama
… but there is always something to brighten up the day! On the trail of the Blue Cotinga in the rain! ...
by Stephen Collins | Oct 16, 2025 | Darien Gap, Panama
Everyone loves a Keel billed Toucan don’t they especially when one is flitting between the trees… what a great sight! Here is a Green Honeycreeper, taken in Panama. They are difficult to spot amongst the jungle foliage but wonderful to see when they pop...
by Stephen Collins | Oct 16, 2025 | Darien Gap, Panama
… but there is always something to brighten up the day! On the trail of the Blue Cotinga in the rain! ...