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It’s Sunday, And, As Usual, Another Great Hike In The Susquehanna Wetlands

It was Sunday morning, and,  as usual, I had many great hiking trails to chose from near my home in Northeastern Pennsylvania.   I thought about the trails in the many State Parks and Forest a short drive from my home. But as I often do, I decided to return to the Susquehanna Wetlands and River…

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Panama Day 5: Canopy Tower: A Visit To The Metropolitan Natural Park And Causeway In Panama City

I was up early again on Friday, my fourth morning during  my stay at the Canopy Tower ecolodge in Panama. We were leaving the lodge and driving to Panama City to visit the Metropolitan  Natural  Park.  Our breakfast was served at 6:30 a.m. but all of the guest in the lodge ( 6 of us) …

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Panama Day 4: Canopy Tower: A Sloth, A Snake And A Visit to Summit Ponds

My  Thursday morning hike on the Plantation Road  further convinced me that my decision to visit the Canopy Tower ecolodge in the Soberania  National Park in Panama was an excellent one. Once again our experienced guide introduced us to many more of the wonders of the rainforest.  It was only my third day at the…

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Panama Day 4: Canopy Tower: A Morning Hike On Plantation Road In Soberania National Park

It was another overcast morning when I awoke at the Canopy Tower in the Soberania National Forest in Panama. It was  Thursday ,  only  my third  morning at the ecolodge, but I already felt at home. Once again I was  up before the sunand soon   on the rooftop of the abandoned U.S. military radar facility. …

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Panama Day 3: Canopy Tower: A Rainy Afternoon And A Visit To The Panama Rainforest Discovery Center.

It was  an amazing morning hike on  the Pipeline Road on my third morning  in the Soberania National Park in Panama.  The Pipeline Road lived up to it’s reputation and provided us with the sightings of many tropical birds. But the day wasn’t over and  a visit to the Panama Rainforest  Discovery Center was planned…

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The Birds Sure Liked The Berries At The Susquehanna Wetlands

I  wasn’t sure where to hike when I awoke Saturday morning. It was  the latest sunrise of the year and still dark when I took my usual two mile morning walk through my neighborhood. I have been taking my morning walk, in all kinds of weather, for  over 30 years. It was a beautiful sunrise…

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Panama Day 3: Canopy Tower: Birds On The Roof Top And A Morning Hike On Pipeline Road

Pipeline Road. That is where we would be hiking my second morning during my recent stay at the Canopy Tower eco-lodge in Panama. We were told this is where are next birding adventure would take place after going over our checklist the previous evening.  I never  heard of Pipeline Road  but, doing some research after…

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Panama Day 2: Torrential Rains And A Visit To Summit Botanical Gardens And It’s Famous Harpy Eagle

After our morning hike near the Canopy Tower eco-lodge in Panama  we gathered to discuss  the birds and other animals we saw on our walk and add them to a very elaborate check list provided by the lodge . It was a very informative experience. We  the enjoyed  a nice lunch. Soon afterward the skies…

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An Unseasonably Mild October Hike In The Susquehanna Wetlands With A Lot Of Fallen Leaves And Birds

I returned to one of my favorite hiking  trails on Saturday.  The Susquehanna Wetlands in Salem Township Luzerne County. I try an visit this private nature preserve every week, but it was  three weeks since my last visit.  I was in   Panama.  One of the reasons for my trip  was too see some of the …

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The Panama Canal. On My Bucket List For Decades. The Journey Begins

I am writing  this blog  in one of my favorite places, an airport, this time  the Newark International Airport  in New Jersey.  I am enjoying a  view of the cotton-like cumulus clouds floating  over the New York City  skyline. I am on my way to Panama City where I will stay  at the Canopy Tower,…

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