By Nina Ferrari (University of Vermont) Once settled back at base camp from our overnight in Tamango we were excited by Gilberto’s offer to show us around the campo. After filling up on a breakfast consisting mainly of homemade bread,…
By Sarah Jonathan (Macalester College) After getting back from the fiords, spending a few days at base camp catching up on academics and taking some time off, we took an overnight trip into the Tamango National Reserve. The reserve is…
by Shayla Williams I was huddled by the hot stove in the small Refugio kitchen, partially lingering for warmth, but equally motivated to stay by the occasional spoonfuls of cookie dough I could snag from the cooks. All of the…
By Eda Reed (Colby College) It was your typical Wednesday evening. We were sitting around the fire eating a dinner of pap (a sort of maize mashed potatoes) and lentil stew, while watching the beginnings of the sunset. Maya turned…
By Emma Rosenfield (Colby College) What a week! In preparation for our great journey into the bush, we practiced birding on a sunset cruise, met with various organizations to learn about fieldwork, and cut a few inches off of Hailey’s…