One of the most well known birding locations in this area is Papallacta Pass and the “Antennas road” a dirt road which goes from the pass up the mountain to an old communications installation. The about 4km long road is driveable for those with cars, but seeing as I don’t…
I met a couple other birders last night who had a similar plan for today as I did, so I got a ride with them up the hill to the Parque Nacional Cayambe-Coca. Another misty, drizzly day met us there, and presented all the hassles involved in birding when your…
After an unfortunately later than expected arrival at Quito’s Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre, I got a taxi to a hosteria near the airport for the first night. Getting in so late meant not enough sleep, but never the less I was awake at first light the following morning, listening to…