Today we had four lectures (three from STRI researchers), the first a brief overview of research at STRI by Owen McMillan, an intro to neotropical plants with Eric Manzane, intro to insects and other arthropods with our TA Andrea, and a research talk about bird behavioral patterns. After Eric’s lecture, where he comically discussed how lianas are taking over the world, we took a short walk around Gamboa and were able to identify some of the plants we had just learned about!
Following lunch we took a hike to the Gamboa resort lookout and on our way up to the top got to stand underneath a whole group (at least 9!) of howler monkeys. The view from the lookout was spactacular and the cool breeze above the canopy was much appreciated. Tomorrow is bird watching at pipeline road!
Looks like you’re having lots of adventures. We looked up the pipeline road birdwatching on the net.
Amazing!