Category: Birds
9 Ways Rio Quijos EcoLodge Connects You With Nature
Tucked into the lush foothills of the Ecuadorian Andes, where the mountains begin to give way to...
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Wayra Reserve: Rewilding near the Guacamayos Ridge
The Wayra Reserve, a relative newcomer among birding destinations on Ecuador’s East Slope,...
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The Andean Condor in Ecuador
The spectacular Andean Condor is the largest flying bird in the world, with a wingspan of up to...
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Plan Your Trip To Ecuador’s Limoncocha Biological Reserve
When our friend and photographer, Humberto Castillo found out we were headed to the Yasuni...
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Behind the Scenes: Mashpi Amagusa’s Field Guide for Birds
How do you create a comprehensive bird guide for the Pacto-Amagusa-Mashpi ecoregion? With a team...
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Where to See Hummingbirds in Ecuador
Birdwatchers from around the world come to Ecuador in hopes of seeing as many as 132 species of...
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Experience The Dry Desert Near Quito
One of the best places to experience the Andean Dry Desert near Quito, Ecuador is at Parque...
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Going To Mindo? Stop at Maraksacha.
Learn about the Maraksacha Reserve, an exciting birdwatching hotspot located a short distance from Quito along the route to Mindo, Ecuador.
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Rolando Luna’s Labor of Love: Pomasquinde
“Cuida el wayqu, mi padre me decía….” “Protect the ravine, my father said...
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Mindo’s First Woman Bird Guide: Julia Patiño
“Do you know Mindo’s first woman bird guide? Her name is Julia Patiño.” Mindo, Ecuador, located...
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Save Refugio Paz de las Aves
Refugio Paz de las Aves is a small, privately-owned birding reserve in the heart of the...
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The Vulnerable Giant Antpitta
Earlier this year, the birding world was shocked to learn that the Refugio Paz de Las Aves near...
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