Jim Kimball

Jim Kimball

Jim Kimball, one of the founders of Tranquilo Bay Eco Adventure Lodge, is a skilled naturalist with years of experience studying and teaching about wildlife. As a KOWA Optics Ambassador at his Bocas del Toro, Panama lodge, Jim uses KOWA's high-quality optics, like the Prominar TSN-99 spotting scope and binoculars, to share the region's extraordinary wildlife with others.

Jim has contributed to making Western Panama a birding destination. He uses his digiscoping skills to photograph and document birds. His work supports research and conservation efforts. He also creates videos, teaches local guides, and helps communities learn how to protect and appreciate their natural surroundings.

As a KOWA Ambassador, Jim combines his love for nature, birding experience, and the power of KOWA optics to inspire people. His work shows how essential tools like these can be for conservation, education, and connecting people to the natural world.

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