Before I go on vacation or visit a new destination, I always check for bird watching opportunities. Venturing out for a glimpse of feathers and watching and studding wild birds is one of the most exciting, yet relaxing, of outdoor hobbies.
Birds are descendants of the two legged carnivorous dinosaurs of the Jurassic era, and they are now distributed across all land and ocean biomes. There are more than 10000 species of birds, with plumage running the gamut of colors and songs covering the musical spectrum, not to mention the extremely varied and odd courting behavior of the males.
The dances of the blue-footed boody, the flamingo, and the magnificent frigate illustrate this point. These fascinating animals (ranging in size from the two and a half-inch snowcap hummingbird to the nine-foot-tall ostrich) are revered in several cultures and even appear on the national coats of arms and flags of some countries.
Despite its small size, Panama boasts 972 species, other people say they are 976, making it a prized destination for bird watchers. It is not surprising that it has eamed worldwide recognition for record numbers of birds sighted in a twenty-four hour period. The central region is one of the most accessible and bird-rich in the country. Observation points like the Panama Rainforest and the Metropolitan Park are less than half an hour from the capital.
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