PANAMA: El Valle de Anton (Day 6)

After a night of monsoon-like rain accompanied by the calls of howler monkeys, we set off for 2 hour drive to the Canopy Lodge in El Valle de Anton.  Built on the slopes of an ancient volcanic crater, this quaint lodge is nestled in the cloud forest and is more luxurious than the Tower.  Beautiful gardens surround the property and a stream meanders in front of the well-appointed rooms.  At the higher elevation and bathed in the mountain mists, it is much cooler here.

The precipitation continued throughout the day, but thankfully with less vigor.  We met our new guide, Moyo, who would also prove to be invaluable in obtaining many of the enclosed images.  We spent a relaxing afternoon birding on the property -- many species were sighted including the Thick-billed Euphonia, Crimson-backed Tanager, & Rufous-capped Warbler.

A very muddy trek would eventually yield good views of a Mottled Owl deep in the rain forest canopy.   Hopefully, the next few days will provide some better weather....