Our adventure will begin in Panama City on July 13th where local guides will greet us and transport us to the world famous Canopy Tower. We will spend the next 3 glorious days enjoying the fresh air and scenic vistas from the tower which hovers above beautiful  Soberanía National Park and exploring surrounding hotspots including the fabulous Pipeline Road and Tocumen Marsh.

Each morning we will wake to the sounds and sights of the morning chorus as we enjoy breakfast and spectacular views from the tower. Then we will head out in search of the local wildlife.  We will be taking images along the way, but mornings will be primarily spent viewing and finding the many local bird species. Midday we will retreat to the tower for lunch and a technical session on digiscoping and imaging techniques while lighting is harsh and wildlife is quiet.

In the afternoons, when lighting improves and wildlife activity increases, we will concentrate on applying our new-found skills in areas that harbor co-operative photographic subjects.

Digiscoped through a

Leica APO Televid 77 spotting scope

 

On the 17th we will shuttle from the Canopy Tower to the Canopy Lodge approximately 50 miles to the SW. The charming lodge sits in a lush canyon just above El Valle de Antón.

The itinerary here will be much the same except we will be treated to new birds, wildlife, and scenic marvels. On the 20th we will work our way back to Panama City  where our fun will finally end.

 

Canopy Tower veteran wildlife guides will accompany us on all excursions. Product specialists from Leica Sport Optics will teach photographic sessions. These will cover all aspects of digiscoping equipment, photographic field techniques, image post-processing, and image storage and management techniques.

 

The pace of the field trips will be relaxed and enjoyable, and seminars will be delivered in a light, easy style. Having fun both in the field and in seminars will be our highest   priority!

Slaty-tailed Trogon

Digiscoped by Paul Green

Green Honeycreeper

Digiscoped by Paul Green