Ecuador / Galapagos - May 2023
In May 2023, I explored the nature of Ecuador. I started in the vibrant city of Quito, followed by a thrilling birding expedition in the enchanting cloud forests around Mindo. I then embarked on an unforgettable journey to the Galapagos Islands, where I snorkeled alongside mesmerizing marine iguanas, hiked alongside giant tortoises, and observed a diverse array of endemic birds. This trip was a truly unforgettable exploration of Ecuador's unique flora and fauna.
Central Quito
Quito
Main place in Quito
Quito
Quito
Quito
On the "equator"
Many colorful birds in Ecuador
Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
Yellow Warbler
Golden Tanager
Blue-Winged Mountain Tanager
Collared Aracari
Red-headed Barbet
Flame-faced Tanager
Palm Tanager
Velvet-Purple Coronet
White-necked Jacobin
Green-crowned Woodnymph
White-necked Jacobin (I think)
Green-crowned Brilliant
Blue-gray Tanager
Crimson-rumped Toucanet
Black-capped Tanager
Toucan Barbet
Chestnut-Crowned Antpitta
Mindo Taxi Driver
Charles Darwin statue
San Cristobal
Hanging out with the locals
One of the national Ecuadorean beers
Hike on Floreana Island
Isabela Island hike
Hike on Isabela Island
Floreana Island
Inter-island travel by boat
Kicker Rock
American Flamingo
Marine Iguana
Whimbrel
Marine Iguana
Sally Lightfoot Crab
Swallow-tailed Gull
Marine Iguana
Blue-footed Boobies courting
Galapagos Penguin
Isabela Island sunset
Acting like a tortoise
Hanging out with the locals
Fish Market
It's true!