Category: Western Andes
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EB15 – Puembo Garden Surprises Before Taking Off for Coca
A final morning of birding at Puembo Garden gives way to an exciting flight over the Andes and a river… READ MORE
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EB14 – The Official Launch of the Eagle-eye Tour
As evening settled over Ecuador, our Eagle-eye photography group gathered around Mercedes’ dinner table for introductions, shared stories, and a… READ MORE
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EB13 – When Color Takes Center Stage: Male and Female Red-headed Barbets Steal the Show
An afternoon in Ecuador’s western Andean cloud forest brought a memorable encounter with a pair of Red-headed Barbets. The male’s… READ MORE
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EB12 – More Feathered Encounters at Mirador Guaycapi
An extraordinary afternoon at Mirador y Restaurante Guaycapi brought a dazzling parade of Ecuador’s tropical birds. From colorful tanagers and… READ MORE
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EB11 – Feathers, Food, and Forest Views at Mirador Guaycapi
The open-air terrace at Mirador y Restaurante Guaycapi offered a spectacular introduction to Ecuador’s western Andean birdlife. Brilliantly colored euphonias… READ MORE
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EB10 – Down the Alambi Valley for Lunch at the Mirador y Restaurante Guaycapi
Descending from the high páramo of Zuro Loma into Ecuador’s lush Chocó cloud forest, we followed the winding Alambi River… READ MORE
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EB5 – THE ECUADOR SPECIES LIST GROWS
High above the Andean valleys, Reserva Zuro Loma welcomed us with breathtaking views of Pichincha Volcano and a dazzling assortment… READ MORE
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EB3 – FIRST LIGHT BIRDING AT PUEMBO BIRDING GARDEN
My first morning in Ecuador began with birdsong and a delightful introduction to the Puembo Birding Garden. Sparkling Violetears hovered… READ MORE
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EB2 – AN AIRPORT WELCOME AND ARRIVAL AT PUEMBO BIRDING GARDEN
Arriving in Quito just after midnight, I was warmly welcomed and whisked away to Puembo Birding Garden, my home base… 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
