The article describes an immersive birdwatching experience in the lush Panama rainforest with guide Nando. As they navigate through the jungle, the author highlights the contrasting sounds of the nearby Panama Canal and the tranquility of the forest. Nando shares valuable insight on birdwatching; it's not solely visual but also auditory. He demonstrates this by mimicking a bird call, successfully eliciting a response from a streak-chested antpitta, showcasing his deep connection to nature and the intricate communication between humans and birds.
Nando, our guide, stopped at an overgrown spot in the forest that to me looked like any other. Above, Nando calls out to a streak-chested antpitta.
You can't just use your eyes, he whispered. You have to use your ears. It was remarkable. Nando was speaking bird.
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