Over 1700 bird species and 20% are endemic to Ecuador, shouldn’t this be enough reason to come with us?
Land Birds Peak Season
Birding or Bird Watching for us is not only about a checklist, but to contribute in the understanding of birds’ ecology to help them thrive forever.
Ecuador is a year-round birding destination however, from November to February, Ecuador’s Coastal region transitions from the dry to the wet season . And this means, greater opportunity to spot birds but also watch them in their peak of activities because it began the mating and nesting season.
However, this period also bring birds together to water bodies such as ravines and streams, making birding joyfull and relaxing at the same time.
Highlights: King Vultures, Hawks such as Gray-backed Hawk, Ecuadorian Piculet and Trogon, White-tailed Jay, Collared Antshrike, Esmeralda Woodstar and many more.
The Galapagos Islands also is influenced by this transition. Darwin Finches, Galapagos Mockingbirds and Flycatchers, get prepared to recieved the rainy days full of food sources for their future generations.
Sea Birds Peak Season
Birding for Sea Birds, on the other hand, is synergistically intertwined with the cold nutrient-rich Humboldt Current which brings dry season.
We have identified that Sea Birds birding runs better during May to August when dancing and eloquent displaying sprouts and mating season flourishes.
Therefore, in both, Coastal Ecuador and Galapagos, species such as the Waved Albatros, The Blue and Red Boobies, plus the Galapagos Petrel and other birds such as the pirates of the sea” Frigatebirds.
Highlights: Waved Albatros, Great Frigatebirds, Blue-footed, Red-footed Boobies, Nazca Boobies, Galapagos Petrels, Lava Gulls.
Who is this adventure for?
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Birding is a fun and challenging activity; however, we have designed our adventures for those LIFERS maniacs to those Bird Lovers.
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Birdlife Photography its full of patience and long-term understanding of individuals of targeted bird species.
We can assist you in making your photographic adventure worth living.
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Birding is always fun, and even more fun in Ecuador. We have a great opportunity for you to step in smoothly into this fantastic and rewarding activity.
No worries we got your back too!!