Lodge
Tandayapa Bird Lodge
Run by Tandayapa Bird Lodge (reportedly Tropical Birding)
About
A birding lodge in the Tandayapa Valley famous for its hummingbird feeders, where tour operators report 15 to 20 species a day including White-booted racket-tail and Purple-throated woodstar. It is used as the base for photo tours with multi-flash hummingbird set-ups, and fruit feeders bring barbets and tanagers.
Open months
Year round or not stated
Light on 15 November
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:42 | Night |
| 05:42 | 05:59 | Blue hour |
| 05:59 | 06:25 | Golden hour |
| 06:25 | 07:24 | Soft |
| 07:24 | 09:12 | Medium |
| 09:12 | 14:46 | Harsh |
| 14:46 | 16:35 | Medium |
| 16:35 | 17:34 | Soft |
| 17:34 | 17:59 | Golden hour |
| 17:59 | 18:16 | Blue hour |
| 18:16 | 24:00 | Night |
2.8 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.5 h |
| Feb | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.8 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.3 h | 6.0 h |
| Apr | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| May | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.5 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.3 h |
| Jul | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.4 h |
| Aug | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.8 h |
| Sep | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.3 h | 6.0 h |
| Oct | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| Nov | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.6 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.3 h |
The lodge
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
- Species nearby
- White-booted racket-tail, Purple-throated woodstar, Red-headed barbet, Toucan barbet and Blue-winged mountain-tanager
For photographers
- Hides on site: Yes
- Photo vehicles: Unknown
- Power and charging: Unknown
- Internet: Unknown
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Guayaquil time (with summer time where it applies).
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 06:24– | 17:59– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 69° |
| Feb | 06:29– | 18:04– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 78° |
| Mar | 06:24– | 17:59– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 88° |
| Apr | 06:15– | 17:50– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 80° |
| May | 06:11– | 17:46– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 71° |
| Jun | 06:15– | 17:49– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 67° |
| Jul | 06:21– | 17:55– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 69° |
| Aug | 06:19– | 17:54– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 76° |
| Sep | 06:10– | 17:46– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 87° |
| Oct | 06:00– | 17:36– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 81° |
| Nov | 05:59– | 17:34– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 71° |
| Dec | 06:10– | 17:44– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 67° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026