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Many years before I visited Ecuador, I had heard about Refugio Paz de Las Aves, and its owner, Angel Paz, the “Antpitta whisperer”. You are probably wondering “And what exactly is an ant pitta?” Antpittas are forest birds that feed on ants and other insects on or near the ground. They are dull-colored birds with unusually long legs and rather plump bodies. Because they are skulkers in the underbrush they are typically… Read More
Once I decided on a trip to the Galapagos, I knew I also wanted to add at least a few days to bird and photograph on the mainland of Ecuador. I had heard about great birding in the cloud forests not too far from Quito, and after just little bit of research, I decided that would be the perfect destination to add to the itinerary. I chose the area around Mindo, primarily… Read More