FZ200 and Birding in Rainforest and Sunshine

I had no idea these existed!  I'll definitely look into these.  That walking stick/monopod/tripod is choice! I need all three so all-in-one would be outstanding. Does it really work? Have you used one?  Any limitations on weight etc.?

I'm still on the fence about taking a teleconverter.  I need to see the whole system set up and feel how it works for me; all in the next 6 weeks!  Daunting but doable.