I am linking up with World Bird Wednesday and Nature Notes
During our trip to Panama, our tour group took a boat ride out to Monkey Island. This tour reminded me of the boat rides we took on our Costa Rica vacation. Very cool! The guys driving the three boats were pretty experienced at finding the Capuchin monkeys. Plus, I think it helped they had some spare grapes on board.
We were warned not to laugh at the monkeys because it could make them agressive. But, as soon as the drivers spotted the monkeys, the monkeys immediately came closer to the boats. I think they knew where the spare grapes were kept. Some of the ladies in our tour group started screaming when the monkeys jumped on the boat. At that point I was laughing hysterically and trying to take some shots of the monkeys at the same time.
These are the white faced Capuchin Monkeys.
We were told if they were NOT fed by the drivers they could get agressive. There is only so much food on this little island and they are use to being fed.
To see more wonderful birds click on my link World Bird Wednesday and Nature Notes.
Thanks to Springman for hosting World Bird Wednesday and to Michelle for hosting Nature Notes. Also, I appreciate your visits and comments. I hope everyone has a great week and a Happy Thanksgiving.
During our trip to Panama, our tour group took a boat ride out to Monkey Island. This tour reminded me of the boat rides we took on our Costa Rica vacation. Very cool! The guys driving the three boats were pretty experienced at finding the Capuchin monkeys. Plus, I think it helped they had some spare grapes on board.
This is the second three toed sloth we saw during our time in Panama. The boat drivers were quick to spot this cool looking critter. It is actually the first time I was able to see a face on the sloth. Usually, it is hidden.
We were warned not to laugh at the monkeys because it could make them agressive. But, as soon as the drivers spotted the monkeys, the monkeys immediately came closer to the boats. I think they knew where the spare grapes were kept. Some of the ladies in our tour group started screaming when the monkeys jumped on the boat. At that point I was laughing hysterically and trying to take some shots of the monkeys at the same time.
These are the white faced Capuchin Monkeys.
We were told if they were NOT fed by the drivers they could get agressive. There is only so much food on this little island and they are use to being fed.
The Capuchin monkey trying to make a get away with the grapes.
One of the Capuchin monkeys walking on top of the other boat.
More of the Capuchin Monkeys
My favorite sighting... the Keel Billed Toucan
One of the main highlights of Monkey Island for me was seeing the Keel Billed Toucan. I just love these birds.
To see more wonderful birds click on my link World Bird Wednesday and Nature Notes.
Thanks to Springman for hosting World Bird Wednesday and to Michelle for hosting Nature Notes. Also, I appreciate your visits and comments. I hope everyone has a great week and a Happy Thanksgiving.
