Category: Wildlife
A Stunning Long-Tailed Hummingbird Near Quito
The Violet-tailed Sylph is a spectacular hummingbird with a blue and violet tail that could...
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The Bizarre Umbrellabird
When we arrived at the Umbrellabird Lodge on the Jocotoco Foundation’s Buenaventura Reserve,...
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6 Reasons to Visit The Tapichalaca Reserve
With its high mountain lodge nestled into the foggy cloud forests of the south, the Tapichalaca...
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The Quirky Jocotoco Antpitta
When the General Manager of Jocotours, Adela Espinosa, told me that I would fall in love with the...
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Copalinga Lodge and Reserve: A Jewel of Southern Ecuador
The Copalinga Lodge and Reserve has been on my bucket list since we first lived in Quito....
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The Birdwatchers House, Mindo, Ecuador
Birding guide and business owner, Vinicio Perez has more than 35 years of experience leading...
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Where to See Andean Condors in Southern Colombia
Those of you who have followed us for a while know that we take local recommendations pretty...
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Birdwatching at the Quito Botanical Garden
Birding might not be the first thing you think of when you visit the second largest city in...
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Birdwatching and Relaxation at a Mindo Ecolodge
Long time reader Emoeke Ullmann and I are friends on Facebook. When I saw her beautiful posts...
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The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve: A Photo Essay
The Cuyabeno: A Photo Essay We plan to write many articles about the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve in...
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Hummingbirds and More at Tambo Condor
On the advice of friends, we decided to stop at Tambo Condor last week. We were on our way to...
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The Iconic Star of Chimborazo Hummingbird
Ever since my first visit to the Chimborazo Lodge on the slopes of the highest mountain in...
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