Tour
Ecuador Bird Photography Tour
Run by Eagle-Eye Tours · 14 days · Up to 6 people · Apr–May
About
A 14-day bird photography tour from Quito: four nights at Sani Lodge in the Amazon for the canopy tower and clay lick, then San Isidro, Guango and Tandayapa Bird Lodge with a visit to Paz de las Aves. Sessions use fruit and nectar feeders with mossy perches, multi-flash hummingbird set-ups, moth lights and worm-fed antpittas.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | In season |
| May | In season |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 April
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:58 | Night |
| 05:58 | 06:14 | Blue hour |
| 06:14 | 06:39 | Golden hour |
| 06:39 | 07:35 | Soft |
| 07:35 | 09:18 | Medium |
| 09:18 | 15:10 | Harsh |
| 15:10 | 16:53 | Medium |
| 16:53 | 17:49 | Soft |
| 17:49 | 18:14 | Golden hour |
| 18:14 | 18:30 | Blue hour |
| 18:30 | 24:00 | Night |
2.7 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 (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| May (window) | 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 trip
- Length
- 14 days
- Group size
- Up to 6 people
- Led by
- Liron Gertsman
- Route
- Starts and ends in Quito
- Language
- English
Route
- Sani Lodge
- Cabañas San Isidro
- Guango Lodge
- Tandayapa Bird Lodge
- Refugio Paz de las Aves
- Pichincha Volcano
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
- 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). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 06:23– | 17:58– | 12h 8m12 h 8 min | 69° |
| Feb | 06:28– | 18:04– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 78° |
| Mar | 06:23– | 17:59– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 88° |
| AprIn season | 06:14– | 17:49– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 80° |
| MayIn season | 06:11– | 17:45– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 71° |
| Jun | 06:15– | 17:48– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 67° |
| Jul | 06:20– | 17:54– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 68° |
| Aug | 06:19– | 17:54– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 76° |
| Sep | 06:09– | 17:45– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 87° |
| Oct | 06:00– | 17:36– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 82° |
| Nov | 05:58– | 17:34– | 12h 8m12 h 8 min | 72° |
| Dec | 06:09– | 17:44– | 12h 8m12 h 8 min | 67° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026