Tag: panama

  • Environmental Education: Whitehawk’s  Program thrives!

    Environmental Education: Whitehawk’s Program thrives!

    Whitehawk’s environmental education program has been running for over five years now in Panama. Despite its relatively small size, Panama is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world. Like many other countries, it struggles to find the balance between progress and preservation. We believe that one of the best ways to promote…

  • Humpback Whales give birth in Panama

    Humpback Whales give birth in Panama

    Though Panama is well known for its tropical forests, colorful butterflies, abundant avifauna and impressive land mammals, one of its best-kept secrets is the opportunity it provides for excellent Humpback whale and dolphin watching. Starting in mid-June, the Humpback Whales arrive to the shallow waters of the Pearl Islands Archipelago. They stop here to give birth…

  • Central American Mammals: Hoffmann’s Two-toed Sloth, a usual sight in Panama City!

    Central American Mammals: Hoffmann’s Two-toed Sloth, a usual sight in Panama City!

    Central American mammals are some of the most interesting animals on the planet. Considering how thick the tropical forest can be, it is quite surprising how many mammals one gets to see while hiking in the jungle. Coatis, several species of monkeys, sloths, tamanduas, armadillos… all can be seen relatively easily on a trip to…

  • Harpy Eagle pair in Panama

    Harpy Eagle pair in Panama

    Whitehawk Newsletter Winter 2016 Into the Realm of the Harpy Eagle Birds of prey are captivating creatures and in the tropics, the Harpy Eagle is probably one of the most fascinating ones. Collectively, Whitehawk founders have more than 25 years of experiences working for Harpy Eagle conservation in Panama and other countries of Central America.…

  • Burbayar: a refuge for Panama’s biodiversity

    Burbayar: a refuge for Panama’s biodiversity

    Not too long ago we were checking out some interesting birding sites in Panama. More and more I have come to realize how amazing the birding is in this country. Many great birding sites are easily accessible and it is easy to get around. Panama also offers great hotel options. The country has excellent guides…

  • Crested Eagle Feeding a  Young Harpy Eagle

    Crested Eagle Feeding a Young Harpy Eagle

    Interspecific interactions between large forest eagle species are fascinating. Follow this link to read an interesting paper written by one of our colleagues. Learn about a Crested Eagle (Morphnus guianensis) feeding a young Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja), in Darien, Panama. These two species are among the largest raptors in the Neotropics. They are similar in…