Leaving Napo Wildlife Center
After 3 nights in Yasuni National park this was the very first rain shower! It was perfectly timed, as it started…
Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius)
At 05:39 in the morning the light is still very dim - the sun is well below the horizon. My eyes could only see the…
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
The unmistakable profile of the Hoatzin - even close to darkness you know immediately what bird it is.…
Rufescent Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum)
A large bird like this should be easy to see, but the Herons are expert at standing still no matter what their position…
Common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus)
This was the only encounter I had with this species. You may see them anywhere, and in this case I didn't have to go…
Napo Wildlife Center
There is no sound of engines after you disembark the motorized boat at the welcome center, where the Aanangu creek…
Godart’s Numberwing (Catagramma pygas)
I only saw this once - at least with wings open. Most I saw of this species had their wings closed, thus I only saw the…
Red-capped Cardinal (Paroaria gularis)
One couple was nesting underneath the pier. I first thought they roosted there during the nights, but one day I was…
Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus)
An unfortunate turtle being drowned and asphyxiated - no chance of survival here! I assume the snake knows how the…
South American Common Toad (Rhinella margaritifera)
A tiny toad that's impossible to spot when still, and even when it's moving it can be hard, as it's incredibly well…
South American Common Toad (Rhinella margaritifera)
A tiny toad that's impossible to spot when still, and even when it's moving it can be hard, as it's incredibly well…
Collared tree runner (Plica plica)
I was on my way down from the platform of the canopy tower, when I noticed this gorgeous and rather large tree lizard.……