tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post716615047108110558..comments2024-03-26T10:41:16.229-06:00Comments on Birding Is Fun!: The Bocas Del Toro RegionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11333731452974780237noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-52694361685454475322013-10-03T12:33:00.311-06:002013-10-03T12:33:00.311-06:00I try to do the same, but it isn't always easy...I try to do the same, but it isn't always easy because the birds keep my eyes and ears distracted:) I've almost stepped on several snakes because I was looking up instead of down:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-67825243680388804312013-10-03T12:28:56.072-06:002013-10-03T12:28:56.072-06:00So many incredible places Julie and I hadn't e...So many incredible places Julie and I hadn't even developed my 6th sense with wildlife yet!!! Imagine the possibilities if we went back in time with our knowledge......what we could find!!:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-27105594736276661042013-10-03T12:27:11.090-06:002013-10-03T12:27:11.090-06:00Well Ms. Brown, it was by luck:) Youtube had it i...Well Ms. Brown, it was by luck:) Youtube had it in their selection of fun tunes to add to my video. And it was a perfect fit:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-58683151663687213212013-10-03T09:45:07.117-06:002013-10-03T09:45:07.117-06:00Terrific post, Chris! I can relate to your words. ...Terrific post, Chris! I can relate to your words. Before I became a "birder" and photographer, I was fortunate to visit Africa (on safari) a few times and also travel to Antarctica. I sometimes look back and wish I would have paid more attention to all the glorious birds I observed and been able to photograph them all. That said, I had truly spectacular experiences that I will never forget. Traveling to those otherworldly destinations certainly changed my life for the better. The Bocas Del Toro region looks like a marvelous place to visit ... except for those pesky chiggers. I think I will have to add this to my travel wish list. Julie G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08552498284012539176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-36311778094998290072013-10-02T12:52:10.194-06:002013-10-02T12:52:10.194-06:00Chris, gorgeous scenery and a fun story-minus the ...Chris, gorgeous scenery and a fun story-minus the chiggers of course! You are braver than I am and will see many more birds in your life time than I ever will! The short video at the end is hilarious. How did you find that song? LOL!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-84658858517624777302013-10-02T12:45:42.608-06:002013-10-02T12:45:42.608-06:00What a wonderful post! I don't consider myself...What a wonderful post! I don't consider myself a birder. I just take photos of everything I see on my walks weather it's scenery, birds, flowers, animals or something else.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249439893293982706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-86388656560541195372013-10-02T07:36:59.277-06:002013-10-02T07:36:59.277-06:00Hi Richard:) I think I may be an addict. But if ...Hi Richard:) I think I may be an addict. But if there was one to addiction to have, this is probably a good one. I wish I could shut it off sometimes. Thanks for stopping by.....my greatest concern on these trips is finding owls!!! They are elusive! We both live in our areas and know the hotspots where they all hang out. When I travel, I hold hope that I may stumble on one of those beauties in the trees. Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-71550981593244284122013-10-02T07:31:59.384-06:002013-10-02T07:31:59.384-06:00They're a pain. But the food, the trip, frien...They're a pain. But the food, the trip, friends, Spanish......well, it makes it all worth it:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-20911161532043608572013-10-02T07:31:15.291-06:002013-10-02T07:31:15.291-06:00The birds and critters make it all worth it. Sever...The birds and critters make it all worth it. Several months later the bites eventually disappear:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-83433077379570873642013-10-02T07:29:54.730-06:002013-10-02T07:29:54.730-06:00It's a GREAT place!!! May I suggest January o...It's a GREAT place!!! May I suggest January or February to visit? Cooler with lots of wintering birds:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-86137011379817961302013-10-02T07:29:08.978-06:002013-10-02T07:29:08.978-06:00That was taken from our boat in the mangrove swamp...That was taken from our boat in the mangrove swamp. Very fun find! Thanks for stopping by!Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-57821706614099046452013-10-02T07:28:23.228-06:002013-10-02T07:28:23.228-06:00I love it as well, and I need to keep my eyes open...I love it as well, and I need to keep my eyes open to more than just the birds. They are on my mind all the time. I can't shut it off:) As for the bugs, I am laughing at your comment. It sure helps having a decoy:) I felt terrible. My friend Jen took most of the bites on our trip. Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-78843058234017883472013-10-02T07:26:41.432-06:002013-10-02T07:26:41.432-06:00There are definitely challenges but it is so worth...There are definitely challenges but it is so worth it Giga:) Nothing beats that feeling of finding a lifebird. Truly exciting!Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-84081828669273184672013-10-02T07:25:22.974-06:002013-10-02T07:25:22.974-06:00Gracias Ana!Gracias Ana!Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-24476835275876879122013-10-02T07:25:02.015-06:002013-10-02T07:25:02.015-06:00Thanks Beth!Thanks Beth!Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-9428405054067642452013-10-02T07:24:35.488-06:002013-10-02T07:24:35.488-06:00Thanks Eileen!! Birding in Panama is wonderful. ...Thanks Eileen!! Birding in Panama is wonderful. The humidity not so much:) Guatemala and Costa Rica are much nicer:) BUT Panama has a lot to offer.Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-78563866531504609872013-10-02T05:43:01.823-06:002013-10-02T05:43:01.823-06:00A superb post Chris and a very worthwhile diversio...A superb post Chris and a very worthwhile diversion from visiting your own blog. I'm not sure that, at my age, I'd be able to put up with the discomforts in order to experience these fabulous sights and creatures.<br /><br />With regard to what constitutes a 'birder', I sense that you and I are very similar in our diverse interests. However, I don't manage to have the depth and passion that you exhibit - I'm too lazy!! I guess I'm more of a 'part-time birder'!!<br /><br />Keep up the good work!! - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-3859797127463313502013-10-02T04:15:22.219-06:002013-10-02T04:15:22.219-06:00Great post Chris of a wonderful area - the sloth ...Great post Chris of a wonderful area - the sloth photo is superb :) Chiggers sound exceedingly nasty though :(Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-15078338056099397882013-10-02T01:12:35.396-06:002013-10-02T01:12:35.396-06:00Super post Chris! Your photos show so many differe...Super post Chris! Your photos show so many different aspects of life in the Bocas del Toro region of Panama. Don't think I would chance a trip down the river with crocs in the water though, and those chiggers would be a pain, but seeing birds like the OM outside my window and sloths in the trees would be fantastic. Loved the vídeo clip!:)Breathtakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883608347810648676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-18601657306819143352013-10-01T19:01:21.469-06:002013-10-01T19:01:21.469-06:00I need to put this place on my list. Looks really ...I need to put this place on my list. Looks really great. I love that sloth shot!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-42450259602597013922013-10-01T17:18:12.164-06:002013-10-01T17:18:12.164-06:00Looks like quite an adventure! The sloth is awesom...Looks like quite an adventure! The sloth is awesome!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07094543520943386032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-40524579526110455542013-10-01T16:49:18.194-06:002013-10-01T16:49:18.194-06:00I really enjoyed your post, Chris. Reckon I still...I really enjoyed your post, Chris. Reckon I still call myself a "bird watcher" instead of "birder" because I love all aspects of a trip outdoors. Yes, I emphasize birds, but I sure enjoy all that other stuff out there!<br />As a native Floridian, I found a preventative for chiggers about 45 years ago. I married a woman that bugs like a whole lot better than me and always take her with me! :)Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-9400743236646834322013-10-01T14:44:41.160-06:002013-10-01T14:44:41.160-06:00Nie wiem czy bym się nie bała gadów w wodzie, pewn...Nie wiem czy bym się nie bała gadów w wodzie, pewno tak :(.Może by to trochę mnie przestraszyło, aby iść i oglądać ptaki. Podziwiam Twoją chęć zobaczenia ich za wszelką cenę.Zdjęcia z tej części świata oczywiście wspaniałe. Pozdrawiam.<br />I do not know if I was not afraid of reptiles in the water, surely this: (. Might be a little frightened me to go and watch the birds. Admire your desire to see them at all costs. Photos from this part of the world, of course, great. Yours.Gigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706670738884178087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-64179766402413130062013-10-01T14:43:42.465-06:002013-10-01T14:43:42.465-06:00I've heard birders say that:) They've men...I've heard birders say that:) They've mentioned that if the conditions aren't right, they won't do it at all. I may get to that point one day:) All kinds of birders out there not one being less a birder than the other. I need to learn sometimes how to really enjoy the entire experience and not let the birds take the center stage all the time:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-5565755273953418832013-10-01T14:34:16.675-06:002013-10-01T14:34:16.675-06:00Except for the chiggers - it sounds like a great p...Except for the chiggers - it sounds like a great place to visit. I guess I am not a true birder because I think that if you enjoy the whole thing that's the important bit!mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.com