D'Val, E.H. 2000 Journal Isla Boca Brava, Chiriqui, Panama not conclusive evidence, but suggests that antshrikes may be nest predators of manakins. There are certainly enough of them on the island to pose a threat to nest success! I didn't see the female's bands (or lack thereof). April 2000 Weather: very cool AM, overcast, partly sunny noon, rain after 4pm. We continued to run four nets near the second landing display site, but only had recaptures. Kat saw a new snake-- ~4 feet long, yellow (faintly green) with black edging on scales and black dorsal splotches every 4" or so. the head was relatively small, and it was about 2 1/2" in diameter. It was seen climbing among small saplings - I'm sure it would have no problem reaching manakin nests! I saw my first copulation during a watch at second beach, known as "copulation station" these days. AYY and another DM performed the slow flight display & danced for about 5 seconds with the female on the