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Panama
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Spectacled Owl on Old Gamboa Road on 28 March 2008 |
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Rufous Nightjar on Old Gamboa Road on 28 March 2008. The previous day, we flushed a
nighthawk/nightjar, but didn't know what it was. The
next day we returned because I thought it could be nesting in the
area. There it was. Photo digiscoped from the trail so as not to
disturb it. |
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Slaty-tailed
Trogon near Canopy Tower on 28 March 2008 |
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Near Canopy Tower on 29
March, we found a Swainson's Thrush completely enwrapped in sticky
seeds. The more it struggled the more entangled it became. We
carefully pulled out all the seeds, then released it. It reminded me
of burdock seeds that entangle and kill small birds such as kinglets. Our guide said he'd never seen this before. The
seeds belonged to a vine. |
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Closeup of sticky seeds. If you recognize this plant, please
email me |
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Swainson's Thrush ready to be released after we removed the sticky
seeds. |
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Southern
Bentbill near Canopy Tower on 29 March 2008 |
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Rufous Motmot
near Canopy Tower on 29 March 2008 |
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