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)
Rufescent Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum) is a large bird like this should be easy to see, but the Herons are expert…
Common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus)
This was the only encounter I had with common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus). You may see them anywhere, and in…
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 Godart's numberwing (Catagramma pygas) once - at least with wings open. Most I saw of this species had their…
Red-capped Cardinal (Paroaria gularis)
A red-capped Cardinal (Paroaria gularis) couple was nesting underneath the pier. I first thought they roosted there…
Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus)
An unfortunate turtle being drowned and asphyxiated - no chance of survival here! I assume the green anaconda…
South American Common Toad (Rhinella margaritifera)
South American common toad (Rhinella margaritifera) is a tiny toad that's impossible to spot when still, and even when…
South American Common Toad (Rhinella margaritifera)
South American common toad (Rhinella margaritifera) is a tiny toad that's impossible to spot when still, and even when…
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 collared tree…