Panama Bird Guides
Identifying birds in Panama or finding a trail can be frustrating without a bird guide, who has all the necessary knowledge about the Panama Birds; bird sounds, local migrations, habitats, local weather, etc. We have the contacts and know how to avoid unsafe places, to make sure birders will have a unique experience in the field.
The Bird guides are professional with a deep knowledge of bird vocalizations and identification skills. They have the ability to find and show the bird to each person in a group whenever is possible. They point out field marks and help participants to improve their birding skills and knowledge of neotropical birds. All guides carry a professional spotting scope and the bird calls. Guides also have knowledge of frogs, plants, reptiles, common wildlife and culture.Jose Carlos Garcia
Jose is a native from Panama, an avid birder and a tropical nature enthusiastic. Jose Carlos has birded extensively in Panama for more than 10 years. He is a highly experienced traveler of the Isthmus of Panama, and a Certified Guide by the National Association of Interpretation U.S.
He is a skilled guide who birds by ear and knows the different habitats of the country. At the same time, he wants to make sure that everyone in the group wonderfully observes the birds and understand what it is they are seeing. He has the local knowledge about where certain species, Manakin leks or the Antpittas are more likely to be seen.
His passion for birds has taken him to the most remote places over the Isthmus, always looking for the opportunity to add a new bird on his Panama lifelist, for what his is getting close to the 800. He's interested in bird ecology, digiscoping, and nature trips to new corners of Panama. Moreover he has gone birding in Central and South America.
Professional Bird Guide Kit: Spotting Scope Nikon ED 82, iPod with more than 1,000 Panama bird sounds, Green Laser Pointer, First-Aid, Digital Cameras etc.
Mahelis Rodriguez
With more than seven years of experience, guiding has become Natural to Mae, a native birder born in Panama City; she is a certified guide through the National University of Panama, holding a B.A. in Nature Tourism. She has done birding for fun in Canada and Ecuador.
She speaks English fluently, skills learned while studying in Canada (Saint Clair College, Windsor, Ontario). She has excellent communications skills and is extremely informative, making her one of the top guides in Panama. She has incredible “finding bird abilities” and a good set of eyes; no wonder some of the local birders in Panama nicknamed her “Magic Eyes.”
Professional Bird Guide Kit: Spotting Scope Nikon III 60mm, iPod with more than 1,000 Panama bird sounds, Green Laser Pointer, First-Aid, Digital Cameras etc.
