Monthly Archives: March 2016

Buenaventura Butterflies and Moths

Posted on March 28, 2016 by admin

A fine selection of butterflies inhabits The Jocotoco Conservation Foundation‘s Buenaventura Reserve. Here are a few highlights:

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Buenaventura Snakes

Posted on March 17, 2016 by admin

Though there is a lot of talk about venomous snakes in Buenaventura, I was disappointed (Debbi wasn’t) not to see any in our five weeks there. Here are some of the second-class snakes:  

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Buenaventura Birds – Part Two

Posted on March 13, 2016 by admin

Jocotoco Foundation’s Buenaventura Reserve hosts at least 315 species of birds. Here are a few key species: El Oro Parakeet is the flagship species for Buenaventura reserve. The bird was first discovered there in the 1980’s. The Jocotoco Conservation Foundation … Continue reading →

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Buenaventura Birds – Part One: Hummingbirds

Posted on March 11, 2016 by admin

About 30 species of hummingbirds inhabit Jocotoco Foundation’s Buenaventura Reserve in southern Ecuador. Here is a sampling of the hummers:

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Buenaventura Adventure

Posted on March 9, 2016 by admin

We spent five weeks at Buenaventura. It is mostly second growth forest becoming cloud forest at the upper elevations an not quite as misty at lower elevations. The sun is not a common sight, but the birds are more active … Continue reading →

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