The emotion in this video gave me the chills - the type of chills you get when a beautiful thing happens. I could've cried myself. Thank you for sharing your journey!

Magnificent! Breathtaking, thank you, thank you.

Nice looking group of people must be all that clean air and exercise and sunshine.

What a wonderful team. That was breath taking u go girl. Ur such a sweetie

I am emotional about this video..... I was hopeful as all get out when you announced, then prepared for the hiking to find The blue-Bearded Helmetcrest... but I had to be patient... I watched you in your hard fought battles of strength and endurance while you reported your physical prep work... I think that is when I became attached to this project of yours and now wanted, no!, Needed you to achieve this goal... I was in it to win it. These videos have helped me through a very difficult moment in my life with my mother passing on 04-11-20. Watching the Hummingbird Spot daily video helped me weather the long migration period when I felt at a loss as to how I could get those birds back into my world... In my efforts I have purchased flowers I know not how to tend to make them flourish the way I see everyone else getting, seemingly without effort... I struggle... But the migration is over and my friends have all come back, and now the one male ruby-throat that guards the feeders is now allowing other birds to fly in his space, rather close too... I do not know what the birds are doing but I am happy to see it happening..... But this series of videos has been extra special to me. Seeing you working hard to be able to make the long journey to the mountain top gave me the opportunity to live vicariously and it was amazing. Somewhat saddened that you had "seen enough, already" in this trip, but again, that only gave me thoughts of what I would have Carol say during some of the comedy I'd have made of this video... if I was the director... hahaha haha Thank you Carol Thank you Hummingbird Spot

What an incredible journey. So grateful to the entire team that a hand in pulling this all together. I am so happy you were able to see and capture images of this special bird.

Gorgeous hummingbird!! 😍

What an amazing journey. Very inspiring.

I cannot imagine your reaction when you finally saw the Helmetcrest for the first time - your first sight of it in person. I'm really grateful to this whole team, and your dedication, for showing us this amazing bird and the journey it took to get there. What an amazing series.

Ohhhhhhh! Ohhh! The Condor flies today. Weeeeee! The Condor flies today.

Very beautiful and emotional video Carole. I was up there about two decades ago in my twenties and it was not an easy way! Thank you for bringing back some images of those wonderful memories!

Amazing! The entire series should be featured on National Geographic films. I love the production and how the beauty of Colombia is displayed. We both know how going down on a hike is so much harder! Remember our short hike? I definitely need those hiking sticks!

I have missed you for a year. No tablet. It had quit. Working again!

Excellent I really like how you mention the people and recognize their job

Hi Carole, wasn't he something sitting there letting you guys take photos and videos of him. You would have thought he would be afraid. He is gorgeous. I wonder who named him. It did look a little cold up there. I got ticked on your last night camping to see the piggy run thru. Glad you made it down safely. This was so much fun to watch! Thank you for bringing it to us to see!

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing journey with us.

Wonderful. Wish I had been there!

wow what a trip!! you certainly gained the fruits of your labor. It's amazing how far you walked!

They go where the food is. And if you want to see them you have to go there where they are. Yup!

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Carole, you are amazing! What an inspiration you are! Thank you for waking up our councience to nature in the little things like this lovely hummingbird. I love the way you physically and mentally prepared yourself for the journey. The terrain you all traveled is arduos, yet, you conquered it. I enjoyed the photography, the people, and the different settings of the journey. Very lovely indeed!

What a magnificent videos! I really enjoy it! i visited the Sevilla Lagoons two years ago in search of the Helmetcrest too! Watch the videos was like i was living again this unforgettable trip! Thank you so much for share your adventure!!

Thank you for posting these. Amazing. What a great escape to see your adventures.

thank you for sharing your video. How amazing. I got choked up at the end.

This is wonderful! I'm very happy that you were able to see the incredible Blue-bearded Helmetcrest and get some really great photos and video. It's amazing what you have accomplished. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

Thank you so much for making these videos, Carole! They are so captivating and inspire me to be exactly like you when I am older. They motivate me to continue what I love in the hopes that one day I'll be hiking across the world photographing birds and meeting new people just as you are!

Texas is a great bird spot. Roger Tory Peterson used to win. birding competitions by going to Texas where he could document a large number of species.

tell us more about you and what led you to this quest… you are remarkable and a great sport!

What a great adventure! Thank you for showing us how it’s done. I’ve seen the Buffy Helmetcrest in Los Nevados but as you know not nearly as difficult.

Would like to do that - trip number 4.

This one looks like a cockatiel I saw once in a store of course the coloration of it.

Incredible bird! I hope they are doing something to protect the bird's habitat. Thanks for sharing.

Can you make a video of the plants hummingbirds like? that would be awesome

I’m sure you survived the hummingbirds do.

I wonder if that fluffy hummer was trying to listen if your camera clicks were in his language.

I don’t know Carole, isn’t there a species that live in the high Andes, somewhere in Peru? I think, Pikachu would, “say gotta catchem all” or something like that, not really sure.🤗.Wonderful video. And what great shots! ☝️😉

Brilliant video. Your stamina is amazing! How many Hovers have you seen??

Very inspiring Carole . You did incredibly well. I am planning to do the same trek next march....Covid willing of course !.....what time of year did you go ?... what advice would you give to anyone going on this trek ? I am 60 yrs old and pretty fit...although i do have some issues with my joints !!!...saludos .

Great videos, do you have some hummingbird photography somewhere though? I’m jealous of your adventures, I’m moving to Aruba in March and I’m hoping to see new species that I haven’t seen where I live currently in southern Florida

You mentioned something that I hadn’t even thought of the pack animals if you hadn’t had any you would have had a really hard time getting up 🆙 there.

Is this a good birding area?

After all this, your not ecstatic anymore, Is this “familiarity breeds contempt.” I hope not.