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 calls, 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; or by the time you open the field guide to try to match the hummingbird you are seeing, the little jewel just zoomed off.
We know the best birding drives, trails and backyards. We have been working for many years as field representatives for many Nature Tourism Companies in Panama; understanding the role we play we have been trained in the art of guiding through an effective communication and motivation.
Jose Carlos García
Jose is a native from Panama, an avid birder and a tropical nature enthusiastic. Jose Carlos has birded extensively in Panama during many years. He is a highly experienced traveler of the Isthmus of Panama, and a Certified Guide by the National Association of Interpretation U.S.. Jose works as a freelance birding guide for different tour operators in Panama, while he is an active member of the Panama Audubon Society.
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 list; or even better, to photograph it.! He's interested in bird ecology, digiscoping, and nature trips to new areas of Panama. Moreover he has done Nature Traveling through North, 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 / Operations Manager and Guide
With more than six 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 is a member of The Panama Audubon Society and has participated in many of their field trips around birdiest places in the country.
She speaks English fluently, skills that she 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.”