I’m now in this very interesting country that is Panama. We had early morning (6:30 a.m.) bird watching along the Pipeline Road. It covers approximately 4 miles of rainforest. We saw an abundance of birds and wildlife such as White-Faced Capuchin Monkeys and various types of rodents. This has made a birder out of me. I even had the privilege of joining a small group of six experienced birders who didn’t mind being my instructors along the way. After that, we visited the Gamboa resort that overlooks the Chagres River. WHAT A VIEW! We are now transferring to the next hotel in time to start greeting the first group of participants as they arrive.
I’m now in this very interesting country that is Panama. We had early morning (6:30 a.m.) bird watching along the Pipeline Road. It covers approximately 4 miles of rainforest. We saw an abundance of birds and wildlife such as White-Faced Capuchin Monkeys and various types of rodents. This has made a birder out of me. I even had the privilege of joining a small group of six experienced birders who didn’t mind being my instructors along the way. After that, we visited the Gamboa resort that overlooks the Chagres River. WHAT A VIEW! We are now transferring to the next hotel in time to start greeting the first group of participants as they arrive.Up Next...
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Photo of the Month: November 2025
Above: On the way to see baobab trees at sunset on the red dirt roads in the bush of Madagascar, we stopped as the young goat herders crossed directly in front of us, looking like majestic figures in the sunlit, dusty glow. It felt like the scene of a movie, and this photo captured the feeling of that moment perfectly.
eBird Trip Reports: South Africa
Want to know which species other Holbrook travelers have seen on their birding trips to South Africa? Check out these eBird trip reports shared by past groups to see their checklists and get an idea of what you might encounter on your own birding expedition.
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