Tandayapa Bird Lodge Area
Tandayapa Bird Lodge Area
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Northern Andean Montane Forests Ecoregion - Elevation 5,692'
Northern Andean Montane Forests Ecoregion - Elevation 5,692'
eBird Hotspot Link: Tandayapa Bird Lodge
Species: 450
Checklists: 2799
Projected Time at Site: Long (>3 hrs.)
About the Area:
About the Area:
Tandayapa Bird Lodge is nestled deep within Ecuador’s Chocó cloud forest, a region renowned for its staggering biodiversity and mist-shrouded beauty. The lodge’s garden is a vibrant haven for hummingbirds and tanagers, with feeders strategically placed among flowering plants and moss-draped trees. More than 30 species of hummingbirds—including the dazzling Violet-tailed Sylph and Booted Racket-tail—can be seen flitting through the foliage or hovering at nectar stations just feet from the viewing deck. The garden is designed not only for bird attraction but also for immersive photography, with specialized setups and multiflash techniques available to capture these winged jewels in flight.
Surrounding the lodge, 53 hectares of pristine primary cloud forest and 2 hectares of restored secondary forest stretch across the western slopes of the Andes. Forest trails wind through dense greenery, offering encounters with species like the Toucan Barbet, Crimson-rumped Toucanet, and even nocturnal mammals like kinkajous and tayras. The lodge’s location makes it a strategic base for exploring nearby hotspots such as Mindo and Mashpi, with over 600 bird species accessible through day trips. Whether you're sipping coffee on the balcony or trekking through the forest, Tandayapa Bird Lodge offers a deeply immersive experience in one of the world’s richest birding regions.
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