Fundación Jocotoco is an Ecuadorian organisation established to protect land of critical importance to the conservation of Ecuador's avifauna and associated biodiveristy. The Fundación achieves this by purchasing lands and managing them as private ecological reserves. To date, Fundación Jocotoco has established six reserves protecting over 6,000 ha. While the Reserves are primarily established to protect habitat for endangered birds, many other plants and animals are protected as well. The Fundación's reserves are home to over 600 species of birds, of which approximately 90 are range-restricted or endemic species, and 30 are globally endangered species. They are also home to several species of large mammals such as the Spectacled Bear, Mountain and Baird's Tapir, Puma, and Jaguars. It is important to mention that Lelis and Xavier have been involved as active members of the Foundation.

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If you need info about birding in Texas and South America contact :
Richard Gibbons, M.S.
Wildlife Ecologist and Field Guide

Gibbons Ornithological
Guidance + Consultation + Surveys
Phone: 361.813.5690

A Wildlife and bird-tour specialist from England. Neblina Forest and Naturetrek together operate the popular and renowned "bargain selection", which, through short, value-for-money, locally-led tours, cover the Andes, Choco and Tumbesian regions of Ecuador. The longer, classic, Andes & Amazon tour is also part of the portfolio, together with an exciting, pioneering Orchid tour of the Andes.

If you want to leard about Orchids, Orchid Trips, Art , and Diverse Topics please contact this incredible and interesting web page Lou has been living in Ecuador the last 10 years, in this time he has studied all kind of nature topics.

NEBLINA FOREST is the only birdwatching company that seeks to support local communities and their initiatives, especially those related with ecotourism. Following these lines, we strongly recommend you to visit Maquipucuna Lodge. This project connects neighbouring communities with the Maquipucuna Reserve. Its involvement and birding is just great.

Member of the Year for 1994 awarded by the Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club. The Elizabeth Le Geyt Award 2005 awarded by the Wild Bird Care Centre. In Recognition Of Outstanding Contribution To Public Awareness And Love Of Wild Birds.