Tag Archives: oropendola

Windy Season!

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

In mid to late December the rainy season ends and summer starts. This is the dry and sometimes windy season. The last three days have been very windy indeed! It seems the winds have been stronger and have lasted longer … Continue reading →

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Machetes, Birds, and Silver Linings

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Give a Panamanian man a machete, and I don’t think there is anything he can’t do! Our neighbor hired a man to cut three of her big trees in the back yard. At first we thought the loss of shade … Continue reading →

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Crested Oropendola

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I got a very lucky shot with my camera yesterday!   This is a crested oropendola. At first glance it looks like a crow until you see the bright yellow tail feathers and the white beak. I’ve seen them in … Continue reading →

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