HUMMINGBIRD OBSERVATORY
Our observatory is located just 50 meters from our parking lot next to the main Tena-Quito road. To get to the place, follow the gravel path next to the parking lot. The place has a covered platform with and a small garden to enjoy, observe and photograph the beauty of the hummingbird species of the eastern slope of Ecuador.
Our garden and feeders are visited by 14 species so far:
7 common species and 7 uncommon species at feeders.
We have had new species coming to our feeders, we have reported the visits of: Brown Violetear, Rufous-gaped Hillstar and Buff-tailed Coronet.
Speckled Hummingbird
Long-tailed Sylph (Male)
Long-tailed Sylph (Female)
Chestnut-breasted Coronet
Greenish Puffleg
Peruvian Racket-tail (Female)
Collared Inca (Female)
Buff-tailed Coronet
Bronzy Inca
Fawn-breasted Brilliant