Southern Ecuador Report

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Posted by Jim DeWitt on July 27, 2011 at 2:29 AM

For those who may be curious, my web journal for my February 2011 trip to Southern Ecuador is finally on-line.

It's not going to make you forget Nate Chappell's far superior work, but I had a good time.

Posted by Max Waugh on July 27, 2011 at 8:25 AM

Jim, I don't think you saw nearly enough different tanagers. What a stunning array of birds.

Out of curiosity, what equipment did you take along? Big lenses, or were you digiscoping a lot? I typically leave my 500 at home when I travel to the rainforest due to the bulk (opting for my 300 2.8 instead), but I've seen folks have success with it shooting birds and have considered giving it a shot at some point.

Max

Posted by Charlie Baugh on July 27, 2011 at 9:56 AM

I thoroughly enjoyed this journal, Jim. You obviously saw a huge number of birds and put in many hours preparing this. Thanks for posting for us.

Charlie

Posted by Nate Chappell on July 27, 2011 at 4:07 PM

Thanks for sharing this Jim - a lot of great birds. I'm looking forward to getting down to that region again in December.

Posted by Jim Hackley on July 27, 2011 at 4:43 PM

Very interesting and wonderful diversity of birds with amazing colors, the hummers there are outstanding, thanks for posting this.

Posted by Angela McCain on July 27, 2011 at 9:54 PM

Totally amazing. Hoping to do this trip with Nate in 2012.