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Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja)  
   

Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja)

I am always in awe of the size of the harpy. It is severely endangered (because it is poached, hunted and killed in self-defense) and there are many programs in action which are trying to bring the numbers of this top predator back. I think Panama will be at a horrendous loss if the harpy eagle goes extinct. (Summit Zoo)
Weeks 3 & 4

February 9th 2008
Birds of the Avocado Tree I might have mentioned in my last entry that I have a huge avocado tree outside my bedroom window. I must say, it is an incredible source of entertainment and excitement during my time off (among other things, of course!) I have seen so many beautiful birds in that tree. I have also taken to waiting quietly with my camera until a bird comes close enough to get a good pho ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Panama » Panamá » Panama Canal

Panamanian Flag With US backing, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and promptly signed a treaty with the US allowing for the construction of a canal and US sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the structure (the Panama Canal Zone). The Panama Canal ... ... read more
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