Although the main draw to this area of Ecuador is the El Oro Parakeet, don’t forget that the grounds of the Umbrellabird Lodge are also very birdy and many wonderful species can be seen just from the deck and on a short but steep walk to the lek of the Long-wattled Umbrellabird.

Depending on the time of year, you may want to get up early to see the Umbrellabirds at the lek or wait a bit and see them in the trees.  The trail isn’t far from the lodge but the birds are difficult to find in the trees as they blend in and are quiet so best to go with a guide unless you have very keen eyesight.

Chestnut-Mandibled Toucan

Coatimundi

Brown Violetear Hummingbird

From the balcony, we saw several flocks of Bronze-winged Parrots and Red-masked Parakeets fly past.

The hummingbird feeders are constantly busy with many beautiful species!  The guide gave me the list of the ones we saw.  Brown Violetear, White-necked Jacobin, Andean Emerald, Green-crowned Brilliant, Violet-bellied Hummingbird, Green Thorntail, Bananaquit, Blue & Grey Tanager