I am very concerned to read about a note that was written a few days ago ABOUT A POSSIBLE POACHER AND POSSIBLE HARM HAVING COME TO SOME OF THOSE BEAUTIFUL BIRDS - IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WHO CAN REASSURE US THAT SOMETHING IS BEING DONE TO SAFEGUARD THE LIVES OF THOSE BIRDS AND THAT WE NEED WORRY NO MORE. YOUR REPLY IS VERY IMPORTANT TO REASSURE ALL THE PEOPLE IN THE UK. I have never had any problems before in viewing this remarkable site.
No fim da tarde de ontem ouvi nitidamente duas vezes um canto idêntico ao do relógio cuco. Alguém pode me dizer que espécie de ave equatoriana vocaliza dessa maneira?
While watching yesterday, an arm reached in and took two hummingbirds off of the feeder. It was a man's arm and not a child's. then the cam was covered with a scarf/jacket to keep us from viewing what was going on. The cam was covered for about 10 minutes and then the cover was off. TODAY I saw the host pouring the nectar, and next thing we know the scarf was on there again! This time the cam was covered for almost an entire hour! Why is this being done? I believe that someone is up to no good behind that cover. Please find out what is happening and let us know. Thank you!
ACABO DE VER UMA PESSOA TENTANDO CAPTURAR BEIJA-FLORES COM A MÃO. PEÇO ENCARECIDADEMNTE PROVIDÊNCIAS PARA QUE ESTE COMPORTAMENTO INACEITÁVEL NÃO SE REPITA !
It is absolutley fantastic to see birds such as these so many thousands of miles away from the U.K. Keep up the good work and long may it continue. Thanks for keeping the camera in excellent working order - really great to see. The birds seem to be really happy and contented enjoying themselves in the Great Outdoors; and making those wonderful "cheep cheep" noises!
Já observei várias vezes um quati avançando no prato de néctar.De vez em quando ele esbarra na câmera e modifica o enquadramento.Talvez seja interessante fixar melhor o equipamento.No próximo reajuste da câmera, é possível pôr a casa do pica-pau em quadro? Obrigada.
The yellowish bird that has been coming several times today appears to be an aberrant female Green Honeycreeper. Has the tones and color of a Piranga tanager but all other features suggest female HC. I wondered if anyone there had noted this bird?
Welcome to the first live video streaming from the remote tropical forest of Fundacion Jocotoco's Buenaventura Reserve, Ecuador, South America.
The live video stream is situated in a prime position to show the incredible variety of birds that come to visit strategically placed feeders within the reserve's boundaries. With 235 different species of bird indigenous to this region and over 1500 species recorded in Ecuador as a whole, the opportunity to see some of the most exotic and colourful inhabitants of this astonishing environment is one not to be missed.
The reserve is home to a wide variety of wildlife, from primary predators to a kaleidoscope of colourful (and very vocal) birds, including over 30 near threatened and restricted range (endemic) species of birds. Representing the feline family are Puma and Ocelot, Howler monkeys send a chorus of cries across the forest canopy and Sloths can be seen doing, well, not very much, really! The reserve also plays host to some of the rarest rainforest birds, including the magnificent Pacific Royal Flycatcher, with its distinctive, vivid orange crest and golden plumage. (The female is a little less auspicious than the male, as is common with rainforest birds.)
You may be lucky and catch a glimpse of two species of Toucans native to this region, including the Grey Breasted Mountain Toucan. There are approximately 41 species of Toucan, making up the scientific family 'Ramphastidae'. Their diet consists primarily of fruit, although they supplement it with worms, insects, small reptiles and eggs. Toucans do not build nests, but use the hollows of trees or abandoned nests of other birds. As Toucans spend all their time in or near trees, they are greatly affected by deforestation. Reserves such as this one hold the key to their continued survival in the wild. The hundreds of other species that inhabit this diverse ecosystem are all victims of mankind's impact on the rainforest, which is why reserves such as the Buenaventura Reserve are so vital to their continued survival.
The endearing Coati (a member of the Raccoon family) can sometimes be seen on the platform behind the bird feeder, foraging for food and tasty treats. Similar in size to a large cat, Coatis feed mainly on ground litter invertebrates, rodents, small birds and eggs. In the wild they can live for up to eight years and form tightly-knit family groups of up to 25 individuals, although the young males tend to be more solitary and aggressive.
The huge variety of hummingbirds in this region are just part of the extensive avian population of this small country. The El Oro Parakeets are part of a major conservation project to develop a greater understanding about the habits and range of one of Ecuador's rarest birds. The parakeets are being fitted with radio transmitters as part of a research programme aimed at creating a conservation strategy for this important species, which is almost unknown outside of Buenaventura. By monitoring the movements and behaviour of the birds, environmental experts can give specific recommendations as to how this and other species of rare and endangered birds can be better protected.
Please note that, because of the remote location, power failures are common and therefore affect the live video stream.
Climate Details are not available for this camera.
anne
