Alexander Wetmore - Photo Album, Panama, 1950

Did you know that there is an island in the middle of the Panama Canal that serves as a research center for the Smithsonian? Since 1943, the Barro Colorado Island nature reserve (with its rich ecosystems and little human alteration) has served as a research center for studying tropical forest ecosystems. Explore the island and other amazing sites throughout Panama with Smithsonian Secretary and ornithologist Alexander Wetmore's 1950 photo album! These photos document Wetmore's annual trip to Panama with National Museum of Natural History taxidermist Watson M. Perrygo to observe and collect birds. Help transcribe the captions from this album of incredible images!