24 Nov 2018
Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani)
One of few high altitude hummingbirds, and not easy to get up close with unless you know it's favorite specimens of flowering plants in its territory, to which…
24 Nov 2018
Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis gayi)
I immediately thought of ptarmigans of northern Europe when I encountered this seedsnipe. It is in fact a short-legged wader living on plants and seeds. It…
24 Nov 2018
White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
After an amazing experience with a spectacled bear I was on my way to the main road when I noticed this deer feeding not far from the road. So well camouflaged…
24 Nov 2018
Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus)
What an amazing experience it was to see this rare spectacled bear. I spotted it driving to the next destination on my schedule, and could not believe it when…
23 Nov 2018
Sapphire-vented Puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani)
A frequent visitor to feeders in Ecuador and here its visiting a brugmansia trumpet flower.
23 Nov 2018
Buff-winged Starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae)
At 11 cm (4,33 in) and a long bill its one of the larger species of hummingbirds. It's commonly visiting feeders throughout its range in Ecuador.
23 Nov 2018
Speckled Hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys)
One of the smallest of the hummingbird species. Both sexes look alike.
22 Nov 2018
Crested Owl (Lophostrix cristata)
A fantastic experience to have this beautiful bird singing right outside my bedroom. I had hoped to be able to capture it and was hoping it was not frightened…
22 Nov 2018
White-whiskered Hermit (Phaethornis yaruqui)
A large hummingbird with a distinct hum from its large wings. Its visit to feeders is very brief and sporadic so it’s harder to photograph than many of the…
22 Nov 2018
White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)
The white-necked jacobin is a very common visitor to feeders in Ecuador and is unmissable.