Panama, as you probably know from us by now, is a birding paradise. We couldn’t have chosen a better place to make our home, and this small Central American country thrives with its incredible natural …
Our Newest Destination: BHUTAN
Asia’s big up-and-coming birding destination is the land-locked country of Bhutan. Bhutan appeals to us for several reasons. The small country is home to over 600 species of birds. Some of these are more easily …
2019 Discover India: Birding & Tiger Safari Trip Report Online!
Bengal Tigers and More Well, our long-awaited tiger safari and birding tour came and went, leaving 7 people in complete awe of the spectacular wildlife we saw during the 2-week excursion into the wilds of …
Central American Hummingbirds – the gems of the region
Hummingbirds are one of the most diverse groups of birds in the New World. There are more than 345 species from Alaska (Rufous Hummingbird) to Tierra del Fuego (Green-backed Firecrown), including the Caribbean islands. It’s no …
Review of Birds of Central America
On this review of Birds of Central America, we go over the different sections of the book and compare it to other publications that focus on bird identification in the region. The Authors This is …
Ornitherapy in Panama: Birds, Beaches and Yoga
Whitehawk’s first ornitherapy tour is set in the tranquil forests and white sand beaches of Belize. Now we are excited to introduce our second tour in this style, in our home-base country of Panama. Imagine …
Ornitherapy: Birding for the Soul
Looking back to some of our blog posts from 2013, this one caught our attention and is worth reposting. What is ornitherapy? How can birds help us to mentally, emotionally and physically thrive in today’s …
Top 10 Reasons to Love Vultures
We admit it, we are big fans of vultures. And why not?! Long thought of as being dirty, ugly, garbage eaters, they are actually very beautiful birds. More importantly, play a major role in the …
Top 10 Mammals to See in India
India is a very colorful country and its biodiversity stands out as much as the textiles and dyes that highlight the streets and hillsides do. While India has over 1,250 species of birds to admire, …
Ocellated birds: what they are and why they have that name
While guiding in the humid forest of Colombia, I spotted an Ocellated Tapaculo, a beautiful but elusive bird. Upon hearing this species’ name, one of the birders asked “Where do these names come from? What does that …