Part Two

  • Clouds
    Clouds
    On our way to Northern/Western Panama near the Costa Rican border.
    Copa Flight 17, 737-800, Panama City to David, Panama, February 11, 2025
    2025-02-11#3005
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Arriving David
    Arriving David
    The coastal plain with the Talamanca Mountain Range and Volcan Baru on the horizon.
    Copa Flight 17, 737-800, Panama City to David, Panama, February 11, 2025
    2025-02-11#4213
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cabin Suite
    Cabin Suite
    A very nice accommodation.
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Lodge, Panama, February 11, 1015
    2025-02-11#0432
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cabin Suite
    Cabin Suite
    Bathroom
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Lodge, Panama, February 11, 1015
    2025-02-11#0444
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cabin Suite
    Cabin Suite
    There is also a loft.
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Lodge, Panama, February 11, 1015
    2025-02-11#0455
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lounge
    Lounge
    Main building, lounge, dining, kitchen and modest/group accommodations upstairs.
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Lodge, Panama, February 11, 1015
    2025-02-11#0726
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dining
    Dining
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Lodge, Panama, February 11, 1015
    2025-02-11#0823
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Upstairs Lounge
    Upstairs Lounge
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Lodge, Panama, February 11, 1015
    2025-02-11#1605
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hummingbird Station
    Hummingbird Station
    Numerous perches and feeders, with a covered area protecting photographers from rain.
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 11, 2025
    2025-02-11#5399
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tamandua Cabin Suite
    Tamandua Cabin Suite
    The wood-fired heater is working.
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 11, 2025
    2025-02-11#5404
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Chiriqui Olingo
    Chiriqui Olingo
    Bassaricyon pauli - challenging with the small flash I had.
    Night, Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 11, 2025
    2025-02-11#5405
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Central American Cacomistle
    Central American Cacomistle
    Bassariscus sumichrasti
    Night, Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 11, 2025
    2025-02-11#5408
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Central American Cacomistle
    Central American Cacomistle
    Bassariscus sumichrasti
    Night, Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 11, 2025
    2025-02-11#5409
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Moth Blind
    Moth Blind
    One of the three photo areas around the Lodge.
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 12, 2025
    2025-02-12#5414
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Jewelweed
    Jewelweed
    Impatiens marianae - an introduced species that has spread widely.
    Moth Blind, Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 12, 2025
    2025-02-12#1426
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Moth Blind
    Moth Blind
    The light attracts moths that remain on the white background, attracting birds to feed in the morning.
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 12, 2025
    2025-02-12#5415
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pond Blind
    Pond Blind
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 12, 2025
    2025-02-12#5417
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bromeliads
    Bromeliads
    Pond Blind, Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 12, 2025
    2025-02-12#1487
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bromeliad
    Bromeliad
    Werauhia gladioliflora
    Pond Blind, Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 12, 2025
    2025-02-12#1488
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cabin Suite view
    Cabin Suite view
    We had a small patio looking out at the cloud forest.
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Lodge, Panama, February 12, 2025
    2025-02-12#5419
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cabin Suite view
    Cabin Suite view
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Lodge, Panama, February 12, 2025
    2025-02-12#4739
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Creek
    Creek
    On the very rough, 4X4 road between Guadalupe and the Lodge.  The rough road and a gate insures that only staff and guest will be in the reserve.
    below Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 12, 2025
    2025-02-12#5424
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Forest
    Forest
    below Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 12, 2025
    2025-02-12#5428
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hillside Crops
    Hillside Crops
    Guadalupe, Panama, February 12, 2025
    2025-02-12#5429
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Photo Blind
    Photo Blind
    Tamandua Tours, Guadalupe, Panama, February 12, 2025
    2025-02-12#5435
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Garden Area
    Garden Area
    Ito's House, Guadalupe, Panama, February 12, 2025
    2025-02-12#5437
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Central American Cacomistle
    Central American Cacomistle
    Bassariscus sumichrasti
    Night, Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 12, 2025
    2025-02-12#5451
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Central American Cacomistle
    Central American Cacomistle
    Bassariscus sumichrasti
    Night, Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 12, 2025
    2025-02-12#5455
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Northern Olingo
    Northern Olingo
    Bassaricyon gabbii - the most skittish of the night visitors.
    Night, Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 12, 2025
    2025-02-12#5458
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Special Blind
    Special Blind
    Extra measures to prevent distractions for a very skittish bird.
    near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5462
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-tailed Squirrel
    Red-tailed Squirrel
    Sciurus granatensis - cute, but not helpful while we waited for a very rare bird.
    Special Blind, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#1853
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-tailed Squirrel
    Red-tailed Squirrel
    Sciurus granatensis
    Special Blind, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#1863
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Special Blind
    Special Blind
    Another photo area above.
    near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5468
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Clouds
    Clouds
    near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5476
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rosy-leaf Sage
    Rosy-leaf Sage
    Salvia involucrata
    Mountain Road, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#1925
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cape Honeysuckle
    Cape Honeysuckle
    Tecoma capensis
    Mountain Road, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#1926
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Trumpet Flowers
    Trumpet Flowers
    Seen on the mountain road.
    Baru Volcano Slope, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5477
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hillside Crops
    Hillside Crops
    Baru Volcano Slope, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5478
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Potato Crop
    Potato Crop
    Baru Volcano Slope, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5481
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Our Vehicle & Ito
    Our Vehicle & Ito
    A very good vehicle for some of the rough roads to photo blinds and photo areas.
    Baru Volcano Slope, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5482
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fence
    Fence
    Old fence posts covered with lichens and moss.
    Baru Volcano Slope, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5483
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Calla Lilies
    Calla Lilies
    Zantedeschia aethiopica
    Baru Volcano Slope, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5487
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Calla Lily
    Calla Lily
    Zantedeschia aethiopica
    Baru Volcano Slope, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5490
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Onions
    Onions
    Baru Volcano Slope, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5492
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Three-forked Dicliptera
    Three-forked Dicliptera
    Dicliptera trifurca - we did a nice downhill walk on the mountain road.
    Baru Volcano Slope, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#1961
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Costa Rican Alstroemeria
    Costa Rican Alstroemeria
    Bomarea costaricensis
    Mountain Road, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#1963
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malabar Melastome
    Malabar Melastome
    Melastoma malabathricum
    Mountain Road, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#1964
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Panama Arnica
    Panama Arnica
    Melampodium divaricatum
    Baru Volcano Slope, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5496
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Flower
    Unknown Flower
    Munnozia species
    Baru Volcano Slope, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5497
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Jamaican Forget-Me-Not
    Jamaican Forget-Me-Not
    Browallia americana
    Baru Volcano Slope, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5498
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Jamaican Forget-Me-Not
    Jamaican Forget-Me-Not
    Browallia americana
    Baru Volcano Slope, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5500
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Garden Dalia
    Garden Dalia
    Dahlia pinnata
    Baru Volcano Slope, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5501
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Garden Dalia
    Garden Dalia
    Dahlia pinnata
    Baru Volcano Slope, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5504
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Landscape
    Landscape
    Baru Volcano Slope, near Guadalupe, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5505
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Garden
    Garden
    Our lunch restaurant table overlooked a large garden area.
    Hotel Dos Rios, Volcan, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5515
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Amazon Lily
    Amazon Lily
    Eucharis amazonica
    Hotel Dos Rios, Volcan, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5516
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bird Blind
    Bird Blind
    With numerous Tamandau blinds, each had different species of birds.
    near Volcan, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5520
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Perches
    Perches
    Bird Blind, near Volcan, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#5522
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Variegated Squirrel
    Variegated Squirrel
    Sciurus variegatoides
    Bird Blind, near Volcan, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#1999
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Variegated Squirrel
    Variegated Squirrel
    Sciurus variegatoides
    Bird Blind, near Volcan, Panama, February 13, 2025
    2025-02-13#2017
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lichen
    Lichen
    Usnea species
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 14, 2025
    2025-02-14#5524
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Lycopodium
    Unknown Lycopodium
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 14, 2025
    2025-02-14#5525
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cloud Forest
    Cloud Forest
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 14, 2025
    2025-02-14#5526
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Anthurium
    Anthurium
    I could find no id for this Anthurium.
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 14, 2025
    2025-02-14#5529
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stabilized Road
    Stabilized Road
    The steepest, most erosion prone parts of the road have been stabilized.
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 14, 2025
    2025-02-14#5531
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wrenthrush Trail
    Wrenthrush Trail
    Into the rainforest for rare bird.
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 14, 2025
    2025-02-14#5532
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thalloid Liverworts
    Thalloid Liverworts
    Wrenthrush Trail, Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 14, 2025
    2025-02-14#5533
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cardinal Flower
    Cardinal Flower
    Centropogon granulosus
    Wrenthrush Trail, Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 14, 2025
    2025-02-14#5535
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ito & Perches
    Ito & Perches
    Meticulous as ever, Ito made sure the perches provided the best opportunity for photography.
    Wrenthrush Trail, Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 14, 2025
    2025-02-14#5537
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bromeliads
    Bromeliads
    Tamandua Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, February 14, 2025
    2025-02-14#5539
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dancing-lady Orchid
    Dancing-lady Orchid
    Oncidium sphacelatum
    Bird Paradise, Paraiso, Panama, February 14, 2025
    2025-02-14#5540
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dancing-lady Orchid
    Dancing-lady Orchid
    Oncidium sphacelatum
    Bird Paradise, Paraiso, Panama, February 14, 2025
    2025-02-14#5541
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Los Brezos Boutique Hotel
    Los Brezos Boutique Hotel
    Overnighting here (Valentine's Day), we head for the Caribbean Coast in the morning.
    Volcan, Panama, February 14, 2025
    2025-02-14#5544
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #5
    Room #5
    There are only 6 rooms, but very nice.
    Los Brezos Boutique Hotel, Volcan, Panama, February 14, 2025
    2025-02-14#5513
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #5
    Room #5
    Sitting area.
    Los Brezos Boutique Hotel, Volcan, Panama, February 14, 2025
    2025-02-14#5538
    Larry L. Jackson
  • House
    House
    After arriving on the Caribbean side of Panama, we went out immediately to search for wildlife before settling in at the Snowy Cotinga House.
    near Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#5545
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
    Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
    Bradypus variegatus
    New Road, near Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#2393
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
    Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
    Bradypus variegatus
    New Road, near Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#2409
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guest Room
    Guest Room
    Family owned accommodation with one guest room.
    Snowy Cotinga House, Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#3125
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Snowy Cotinga House
    Snowy Cotinga House
    Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#5550
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Snowy Cotinga House
    Snowy Cotinga House
    The patio outside our room.
    Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#5551
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hibiscus
    Hibiscus
    Snowy Cotinga House, Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#5552
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pond
    Pond
    Snowy Cotinga House, Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#5554
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Blue Dasher
    Blue Dasher
    Pachydiplax longipennis
    Snowy Cotinga House, Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#2423
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-eyed Tree Frog eggs
    Red-eyed Tree Frog eggs
    Agalychnis callidryas
    Snowy Cotinga House, Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#2426
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pineapples
    Pineapples
    Ananas comosus
    Snowy Cotinga House, Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#5555
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pineapple
    Pineapple
    Ananas comosus - flowers look much like other members of the Bromeliad family.
    Snowy Cotinga House, Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#5557
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Original House
    Original House
    Snowy Cotinga House, Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#5558
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White Peacock Butterfly
    White Peacock Butterfly
    Anartia jatrophae
    Snowy Cotinga House, Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#2493
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
    Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
    Bradypus variegatus
    New Road, near Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#2558
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
    Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
    Bradypus variegatus
    New Road, near Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#2568
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
    Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
    Bradypus variegatus
    New Road, near Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#2612
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Debbie & Miguel
    Debbie & Miguel
    Location of the Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth in previous photos.
    New Road, near Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#5561
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Landscape
    Landscape
    There is a house in the distance, not on a visible road.
    New Road, near Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#5563
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Distant House
    Distant House
    There are some people sitting on a bench to the left of the house.
    New Road, near Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#2620
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
    Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
    Bradypus variegatus
    New Road, near Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#2622
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
    Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
    Bradypus variegatus
    New Road, near Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-15#2624
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
    Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
    Bradypus variegatus - feeding on the preferred food, Cecropia leaves.
    New Road, near Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 15, 2025
    2025-02-16#2639
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View
    View
    New Road, near Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 16, 2025
    2025-02-16#5570
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unoccupied House
    Unoccupied House
    New Road, near Charagre, Bocas del Toro, Panama, February 16, 2025
    2025-02-16#5571
    Larry L. Jackson