I joined Matt Whitbech, Amanda Bessler, and Erin King for 12 days in Ecuador from March 16 – 27, 2023. We flew into Quito on March 15, and were picked up bright and early on March 16 for six days of birding in and around the Mindo area with birding guide Julia _____. On March 22, we took a 40 minute flight from Quito to Coca on the Napa River, followed by a 2.5 hour, 50 mile boat trip down the Napa River to the Sani Lodge for 4 days of birding in the Amazon. On March 26, we flew back to Quito for 2 days of birding in and around Antisana for some high elevation birding in the Andes (up to 13,400 feet).
Below are some pictures from the trip.
ANTPITTAS
Aracaris, Toucans, & Toucanets
