Search for the Rarest Hummingbird of Ecuador

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Search for the Rarest Hummingbird of Ecuador

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The critically endangered and rarest hummingbird of Ecuador is the Black-breasted Puffleg. I have been on many trips looking for this rare hummingbird and this last adventure was the craziest ever. This trip took us to the indigenous village of Piñan deep within the Cotacachi-Cayapas Ecological Reserve, a village that time seems to have forgotten.
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@HummingbirdSpot Жыл бұрын

Special thanks for the support of the Hummingbird Spot Members and especially to the Hummingbird Fanatics: Patchouli, Justine Floresee, ABirdPerson, EJP Campbell, Cynthia Fortner PhD, Sharon Tallon, Wyatt Doolittle, Morrigaine E Wolf, Mme Dckay!

@ryssabee7100 Жыл бұрын

One of the many excellent shows of what great lengths you will go to get that Hummingbird you had me laughing Carole. Really enjoyed this one!

@DonAlan007 Жыл бұрын

The driving in mud gave me flashbacks to Montana dirt roads in April. Terrifying! As usual, your drone operator is totally amazing at capturing the country.

@HummingbirdSpot Жыл бұрын

William Orellana is great with the drone!

@meganrhoden5386 Жыл бұрын

What an incredible journey! You have been blessed to be able to experience such beauty! 💗 Thank you for sharing it with us.

@WhileMyGuineaPigGentlyWheeks Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@barefootreba Жыл бұрын

You are a awesome woman. I would give anything to be beside you on this adventure . I am such a lover of hummingbird..!!❤

@amy5714 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing adventure Carole!! You are such a brave woman! Blessed are the locals trying to get the cars running and for bringing the horses. Thanks for sharing such an incredible journey, you are a trooper Carole.

@justinefloresee2975 Жыл бұрын

Carole, you are my inspiration!!!

@gingerhipszky228 Жыл бұрын

What an adventure! We are so very lucky you are determined to photograph every species of Hummingbird. I know the next time you go hunting for the Black-breasted Puffleg, you will find a beautiful male.

@justinefloresee2975 Жыл бұрын

I agree. It's all about what you put your mind to.

@niteprowl2693 Жыл бұрын

Carole, I will put you against a 30 year old any day. You are one heck of an adventurer. May God keep you healthy so that you can fulfill your quest.

@paulinemarks6207 Жыл бұрын

how exciting your adventure is! I’m so jo jo! The guys have gone further than I thought they could. Carole your so brave! Oh ! I wish you would have found your bird. You have us all on the hook now!

@barefootreba Жыл бұрын

Oh so breathtaking Country

@pettyspurge5153 Жыл бұрын

Hats off to you, Carole, for managing all that and for a very entertaining video.

@laurag7327 Жыл бұрын

And there I was thinking the roads in Costa Rica were bad. I knew nothing!! Full respect to you.

@withvinayak Жыл бұрын

Man, it was like watching an adventurous movie! So many hurdles , glad you all made it.

@donnaj9964 6 ай бұрын

Yes! Including a take-off on "Why'd it have to be snakes?"!

@marksmith42458 Жыл бұрын

WOW, what an adventure!!

@TheAmanla Жыл бұрын

God Bless *YOU* all Dear Lady ... TY ...

@AniFam Жыл бұрын

What a challenging trip, but the views are awesome!!! The sapphire-vented puffleg is sooo beautiful~💞 Thank you for sharing this video~🤗

@knottybead4871 Жыл бұрын

I moved to Ecuador from the US last year. I don’t know if I will ever do what you did, but I really hope I get to see more of this country soon. What an adventure you had.

@justinefloresee2975 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy! It's a privilege to get to leave outside the U.S. and experience nature. I loved when I've do it.

@SugarDad1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome determination and perseverance Carole! When I heard about this place and the occurrence of the Black-breasted Puff-leg there, I wondered how much effort it would take to visit. Thank you for illustrating the effort required for this trip. You were in the right spot. I admire your resolve.🥂

@tmcneil516 Жыл бұрын

You'll get him, Carole! I am sure of it! With your determination and tenacity, it's just a matter of time.

@donnaj9964 6 ай бұрын

And then you had to get back!!! What an absolutely amazing journey (I'm tempted to say appalling, but it's sooo beautiful up there!). I do believe that you will find this elusive hummer someday if you haven't already, but I also wouldn't describe you as a tourist. An explorer? Yes. An adventurer? Yes. A passionate supporter and documenter of rare hummingbirds? Absolutely! And for someone who doesn't like horses, you sat that one pretty well!

@HummingbirdSpot Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@susanleezer182 Жыл бұрын

Oh my Carol, you took on such a big effort to get their and back !! Bless your heart ♥️🎃😊🎃. Thank you so much!!!!

@marinalodi6313 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful journey!! As a researcher I've been through some hard paths like that and got a lil emotional seeing how you devoted yourself to this adventure!!

@WhileMyGuineaPigGentlyWheeks Жыл бұрын

This is so cool! Hummingbirds have my heart, and so does Your channel! Thank you for sharing. You seem like a beautiful person and always make me smile. ❤️

@Papinka3900 Жыл бұрын

Wild adventure + magnificent nature. I hope your puff leg is found in your next few episodes.

@theck672 Жыл бұрын

Epic trip! Wow! Props to you Carol! 🇬🇶

@David-eh2ku Жыл бұрын

You guys definitely earned your wings.

@MEFbeelove Жыл бұрын

Amazing! I know that route from Quito to Cotacachi quite well, passing through Cayambe, Lago San Pablo, Otavalo, and onto Pueblo Magico Cotacachi...Fun to see you in Matriz Park at the taxi stand in front of the cathedral. The rest of your journey I have never seen and likely won't, though I vicariously enjoyed your adventure. You are a trooper to go to the efforts that you do, and to share it here on your channel. Gracias! Suerte la proxima vez te vas buscando el colibri. Saludos!

@michelebatchler9259 Жыл бұрын

Oh my! What an adventure! Glad you had some boots. Way to go getting on that horse! 🐴

@zizanie Жыл бұрын

You have the curiosity of cats & scientists. Andale!

@ellenderee350 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great video, sorry you did not find the black-breasted. I just returned from a beautiful trip to Peru, where we were able to spot 47 hummingbird species, including sapphire-vented puffleg. Hope you get another change to see te black-breasted.

@Lahoradelcafee Жыл бұрын

Carol keep me posted good luck

@bertharuiz1225 Жыл бұрын

I’d be surprised if most fall in the mud. Quito gets cold 65 degrees by 2pm.

@gustavodonado8458 Жыл бұрын

Carole: you can see this little bird also in Southern Colombia, so maybe you must give it a shot in my awesome country. Tough journey to get to that patch of forest and don't see the bird!

@bertharuiz1225 Жыл бұрын

Sheets of plywood placed more practical.

@roygbiv5164 4 ай бұрын

Remember, it is all part of the adventure!

@JohnMichaelson Жыл бұрын

Wow that is quite the road up to there, and then more trekking beyond that! Sorry you didn't find the little sneak this time! Is there a "dry" season you could try again or is it usually a mess getting up there? The village must be quite self-sufficient being so remote.

@dennishassler605 Жыл бұрын

I remain hopeful that Carol will discover a NEW hummingbird species. I believe she can do it. There's so many remote places in South America - she could find the new "Carol Hummingbird" ????

@randyjon224 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing adventure you had Carole even though you didn't find the Black-breasted Puffleg, I have no doubt that you'll get that photo next time. Is the Sapphire-vented Puffleg already in your over 200 hummingbirds photos? If not, it's nice you were able to see one Hummingbird on your most recent adventure. Love your content my lady, thank you and Godspeed to you.

@HummingbirdSpot Жыл бұрын

Yes, I already have great pictures of that bird from my trip to Zura Loma in Ecuador. Thanks!

@victorramosjr2239 Жыл бұрын

I wanna commend you for making the hard-core trek on foot at your age, after the road became impassable. That's bad-ass! New subscriber to your channel from Tucson AZ.

@lindykaz8921 Жыл бұрын

Wow what a journey you've taken. I bet it was so beautiful to see Ecuador by exploring it on foot & horse. So sorry you didn't get to see the rare hummingbird of Ecuador, maybe in another time. We're very close by the signs Jesus Christ have been giving us that He will be here anytime now. Store UP our treasures for heaven and not of this Earth. God Bless to all of you and may we all be in heaven soon.

@LeesaDeAndrea Жыл бұрын

So your target bird was not to be seen. Still it seems like the trip, though quite difficult, was nevertheless an unforgettable adventure!

@HummingbirdSpot Жыл бұрын

You are certainly right about that!

@juancardenascarrasco2321 Жыл бұрын

I do understand your love for hummingbirds but I think you have to find the balance between risk and enjoyment, your local operator and local contacts know the area pretty well, your health, safe and must be priority number 1. Thanks for posting such an amazing adventures but as I recommendation DO NOT PUT YOUR LIFE ON RISK