Category: West Andes
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EB72 – Drawn to the Flame: Photographing New Birds at Tandayapa’s Moth Light
At dawn beneath the moth lights at Tandayapa Lodge, we shifted from the previous night’s flash‑photography lessons into a challenging… READ MORE
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EB69 – Illuminating the Iridescence: Hummingbirds of Tandayapa Lodge Through Forest Light
A late‑afternoon return to Tandayapa Lodge offered the perfect chance to capture hummingbirds in their natural light—iridescence glowing, wings blurring,… READ MORE
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EB68 – More Colorful Songbirds at Guaycapi
As the hummingbirds faded into the background, a fresh wave of brilliantly colored tanagers swept through Guaycapi Lodge, setting the… READ MORE
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EB67 – Brilliants, Woodstars, Coronets and More: A Hummingbird Spectacle at Guaycapi
A late‑morning surge of iridescent wings transformed Guaycapi Lodge into a living kaleidoscope, as a vibrant wave of hummingbirds swept… READ MORE
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EB66 – Feathers and Fog: Tanagers and the Majestic Cloud-Forests of Guaycapi
Our journey from Refugio Paz de los Aves to Guaycapi Lodge unfolded as a tapestry of surprises—from a roosting Lyre‑tailed… READ MORE
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EB64 – The Grand Finale at Ángel’s Refuge: Hummingbirds in Full Flame
A dazzling parade of hummingbirds and a long‑awaited meeting with Ángel Paz brought our Refugio Paz de las Aves experience… READ MORE
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EB62 – Cloud‑Forest Contrasts: Pygmy‑Owls and Giant Antpittas
In a single enchanted morning, the cloud forest revealed its contrasts through the fierce, tiny Cloud‑forest Pygmy‑Owl above and the… READ MORE
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EB61 – The Farmer Who Saved a Forest: Angel Paz’s Living Legacy
Through the eyes and calls of Angel Paz, the cloudforest became a living conversation—its rare birds emerging not by chance,… READ MORE
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EB15 – Puembo Garden Surprises Before Taking Off for Coca
In October 2025, Jim Gain joined a birding tour in Ecuador, exploring its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes over 14… READ MORE
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EB9 – A Missed Antpitta, More Sword-billeds and a Scarlet-bellied Success
In October 2025, Jim Gain joined a birding tour in Ecuador, exploring its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes over 14… READ MORE
ABOUT THE SITE
With a primary focus on birds, each blog series has it’s own unique look at the wildlife and wild places encountered at different locations that I have visited around the world.
ABOUT ME
I earned my college degree in biology, a foundation that shaped not only how I see the world, but how I’ve spent my life sharing it with others. For more than 40 years, I taught and led in public education, helping students discover the wonder woven into every corner of the natural world. That same drive has carried me through decades of citizen science and conservation work. As an active member of the Modesto Camera Club, I’ve developed a photographic practice that blends natural history with visual artistry, and my award‑winning images have been featured across the Internet on dozens of sites and field‑oriented platforms. This blog brings together my passions for birding, conservation, and storytelling.
~ Jim Gain
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