Umbrellabird and Ecuador Photo Tour last march
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Hello friends, this time I want to share some photos from my third tour in Ecuador in March. This month was quite busy but rewarding, as I had the opportunity to lead three photography tours.
During this last tour, we experienced one of the most rewarding moments for me since I started nature photography and building hides.
Eight years ago, I began building the hide in Sachatamia, and after several years of observing juvenile male and female Long-wattled Umbrellabirds arriving to feed on insects and grapes, an adult male finally arrived.
Being able to see this Cotinga so close, at eye level, and in good light is a dream come true that only those who have tried to photograph this bird in the field will truly understand.
During this tour we visited both foothills of the Andes in northern Ecuador, so we saw a great variety of birds. Below I share a small sample of the photo opportunities our clients enjoyed.
Kind regards,
Javier
Long-wattled Umbrellabird Sony A1ii + Sony 400mm - F5 - 1/1250 - ISO 5000
Long-wattled Umbrellabird (Female) Sony A1ii + Sony 400mm - F4 - 1/400 - ISO 5000
Long-wattled Umbrellabird (Juvenile Male) Sony A1ii + Sony 400mm - F4 - 1/400 - ISO 5000
Plate-billed Mountain Toucan, ony A1ii + Sony 400mm - F7 - 1/1250 - ISO 4000
Choco Toucan, Sony A1ii + Sony 400mm - F7,1 - 1/2000 - ISO 3200
Rufous-throated tanager, Sony A1ii + Sony 400mm - F6,3 - 1/640 - ISO 5000
Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe, Sony A1ii + Sony 400mm - F6,3 - 1/2500 - ISO 6400
Golden Tanager, Sony A1ii + Sony 400mm - F6,3 - 1/1600 - ISO 3200
During this last tour, we experienced one of the most rewarding moments for me since I started nature photography and building hides.
Eight years ago, I began building the hide in Sachatamia, and after several years of observing juvenile male and female Long-wattled Umbrellabirds arriving to feed on insects and grapes, an adult male finally arrived.
Being able to see this Cotinga so close, at eye level, and in good light is a dream come true that only those who have tried to photograph this bird in the field will truly understand.
During this tour we visited both foothills of the Andes in northern Ecuador, so we saw a great variety of birds. Below I share a small sample of the photo opportunities our clients enjoyed.
Kind regards,
Javier
Long-wattled Umbrellabird Sony A1ii + Sony 400mm - F5 - 1/1250 - ISO 5000
Long-wattled Umbrellabird (Female) Sony A1ii + Sony 400mm - F4 - 1/400 - ISO 5000
Long-wattled Umbrellabird (Juvenile Male) Sony A1ii + Sony 400mm - F4 - 1/400 - ISO 5000
Plate-billed Mountain Toucan, ony A1ii + Sony 400mm - F7 - 1/1250 - ISO 4000
Choco Toucan, Sony A1ii + Sony 400mm - F7,1 - 1/2000 - ISO 3200
Rufous-throated tanager, Sony A1ii + Sony 400mm - F6,3 - 1/640 - ISO 5000
Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe, Sony A1ii + Sony 400mm - F6,3 - 1/2500 - ISO 6400
Golden Tanager, Sony A1ii + Sony 400mm - F6,3 - 1/1600 - ISO 3200
Apr 25, 2026 at 09:01 PM
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Super work Javier
Morris
Morris
Apr 26, 2026 at 06:19 AM
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Thank you so much, regards
Javier
TT1000 wrote:
A+
Javier
TT1000 wrote:
A+
Apr 28, 2026 at 08:16 PM
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Such stunning photos !!
Birdie
Birdie
Apr 28, 2026 at 09:13 PM
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Beautiful captures, Javier!
Douglas
Douglas
Apr 29, 2026 at 06:07 AM
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birdied wrote:
Such stunning photos !!
Birdie
Thank you so much, regards.
Javier
Such stunning photos !!
Birdie
Thank you so much, regards.
Javier
Apr 29, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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These are very nice Javier, some great images.
Dave
Dave
Apr 30, 2026 at 03:40 AM
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The hides at Sachatamia are spectacular, when we were there a few years ago we got to see so many beautiful birds come feast at dawn, and the hummingbirds were absolutely fearless as well.
Of course, my photos aren't quite what you captured, and while we did see an umbrellabird, it was WAY out in the trees, but still fantastic memories from the lodge.
IMG_2552 by Jake Machina, on Flickr
IMG_3499 by Jake Machina, on Flickr
IMG_3694 by Jake Machina, on Flickr
Of course, my photos aren't quite what you captured, and while we did see an umbrellabird, it was WAY out in the trees, but still fantastic memories from the lodge.
IMG_2552 by Jake Machina, on Flickr
IMG_3499 by Jake Machina, on Flickr
IMG_3694 by Jake Machina, on Flickr
Apr 30, 2026 at 05:56 AM
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Pinballgov wrote:
Nicely done
Bill
Thank you so much
Nicely done
Bill
Thank you so much
May 02, 2026 at 09:38 PM
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Beautiful work Javier. That Golden Tanager is really lovely !
Gary
Gary
May 03, 2026 at 02:19 PM
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morris wrote:
Super work Javier
Morris
Thank you so much, regards.
Javier
Super work Javier
Morris
Thank you so much, regards.
Javier
May 04, 2026 at 05:51 PM
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Javier, outstanding images.👍👍
May 04, 2026 at 06:18 PM
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Superb set of images of some superb looking birds.
May 04, 2026 at 07:33 PM
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What tour company? The quality is what I hope to get someday. You are a blessing.
May 04, 2026 at 07:52 PM
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What tour company? The quality is what I hope to get someday. You are a blessing.
May 04, 2026 at 07:54 PM
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runakid wrote:
What tour company? The quality is what I hope to get someday. You are a blessing.
I lead several tours with Trogon Tours; you can check out the options at the following link.
https://trogontours.net/south-america/
What tour company? The quality is what I hope to get someday. You are a blessing.
I lead several tours with Trogon Tours; you can check out the options at the following link.
https://trogontours.net/south-america/
May 05, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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Thank you so much,
Regards
Javier
birdied wrote:
Such stunning photos !!
Birdie
May 06, 2026 at 07:31 PM