Monthly Archives: February 2016

Parting Shots from Jorupe Reserve

Posted on February 12, 2016 by admin

A few parting shots from Jorupe Reserve before this blog moves on to the next Jocotoco Reserve. On to Buenaventura…

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Dry Forest Birds at Jorupe Reserve

Posted on February 11, 2016 by admin

Jorupe Reserve protects habitat for a number of regional endemic (restricted range) species that are only found in the dry Tumbesian Region of SW Ecuador and NW Peru. Currently about 1,450 hectares are protected. Some of these birds can be … Continue reading →

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Frogs in Dry Forest

Posted on February 6, 2016 by admin

When the heavy rains finally come to Jorupe Reserve, frogs hop to temporary wetlands to breed. Puddles, small seasonal ponds and rice paddies swarm with frogs and the air fills with their calls. Diversity is limited, but the numbers and … Continue reading →

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Dry Forest in Wet Season

Posted on February 1, 2016 by admin

Although Jorupe Reserve is a dry forest, it has been quite moist during the end of February. Here are some views of the forest.

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Butterflies in Dry Forest

Posted on February 1, 2016 by admin

With increasing rain, the butterflies seem to be on the rise in the dry forest of the Jorupe Reserve of the Jocotoco Foundation on the southern border of Ecuador.   Help! Someone tell me what this butterfly is.  

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