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Paddling Piney Z Lake

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Piney Z Lake is separated by Lake Lafayette by another raised berm – this time with no openings for paddlers. Common Gallinules camouflaged with the denser vegetation, and we were now so close to the woods that we heard Red-bellied Woodpeckers and Common Yellowthroats. Only one kayak and one canoe passed us as we explored.

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Panama Trip Report: April 2017

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TRANSPORTATION. Seriously, Panama raises the art of under-communication to new, deplorable heights. Red-crowned Woodpecker. Lineated Woodpecker. Crimson-crested Woodpecker. The view from our window at Radisson Summit. Yes, that’s Panama City to the right. Let’s be honest: driving around Panama sucks.

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Birds and football! What a combination!

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Below are a few suggestions of sites within the city that can easily be reached using public transport. Ruby-crowned Tanager and Fawn-breasted Tanager can be seen here and recently a Blonde-crested Woodpecker has taken up residence and seems to like this area. There is no transport inside the park and all travel must be on foot.

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