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<p>Created page with &quot;{{Infobox | title = 🦜 Birdwatching on the Peninsula | label1 = Location | data1 = Santa Elena Peninsula &amp; Ruta del Spondylus | label2 = Best Sites | data2 = Loma Alta, Mangroves, Ancón Dry Forest | label3 = Key Species | data3 = Magnificent Frigatebird, Blue-footed Booby, Pelicans | label4 = Best Season | data4 = Year-round; migrants Nov–Apr | label5 = Equipment | data5 = Binoculars, field guide (Ecuador Pacific Slope) }} ECUAWIKI › OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ›...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox<br /> | title = 🦜 Birdwatching on the Peninsula<br /> | label1 = Location<br /> | data1 = Santa Elena Peninsula &amp; Ruta del Spondylus<br /> | label2 = Best Sites<br /> | data2 = Loma Alta, Mangroves, Ancón Dry Forest<br /> | label3 = Key Species<br /> | data3 = Magnificent Frigatebird, Blue-footed Booby, Pelicans<br /> | label4 = Best Season<br /> | data4 = Year-round; migrants Nov–Apr<br /> | label5 = Equipment<br /> | data5 = Binoculars, field guide (Ecuador Pacific Slope)<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ECUAWIKI › OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES › BIRDWATCHING<br /> <br /> The Santa Elena Peninsula and the broader Ruta del Spondylus corridor offer excellent birdwatching, with a mix of coastal, dry forest, mangrove, and transitional habitat species. The region sits within the Tumbesian endemic zone — one of the world&#039;s most important bird biodiversity hotspots.<br /> <br /> == Best Birdwatching Sites ==<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Loma Alta Ecological Reserve]]&#039;&#039;&#039; — Community-managed cloud forest and dry forest reserve near the village of Loma Alta. This reserve protects a remarkable diversity of birds from both coastal and highland zones, including several Tumbesian endemics. Guided tours recommended.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Ancón Dry Forest]]&#039;&#039;&#039; — The dry coastal forest around Ancón supports species adapted to arid conditions, including various woodpeckers, flycatchers, and the striking Baird&#039;s Flycatcher.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Manglaralto Estuary]]&#039;&#039;&#039; — Shorebirds, herons, egrets, and waders. Mangrove-associated species including the Mangrove Warbler.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Coastal Cliffs (Punta Carnero, Punta Centinela)&#039;&#039;&#039; — Seabirds including Magnificent Frigatebird, Brown Pelican, Blue-footed Booby, and Peruvian Pelican. Particularly good during the boobies&#039; nesting season.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;[[REMACOPSE]] (La Chocolatera area)&#039;&#039;&#039; — Sea lion colony also hosts large numbers of seabirds; excellent for Humboldt Penguins during colder months (June–October).<br /> <br /> == Notable Species ==<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! Species !! Habitat !! Notes<br /> |-<br /> | Magnificent Frigatebird || Coastal/Cliffs || Year-round, very common<br /> |-<br /> | Brown Pelican / Peruvian Pelican || Coastal || Common; Peruvian more southern<br /> |-<br /> | Blue-footed Booby || Rocky islets || Punta Carnero, El Pelado<br /> |-<br /> | Humboldt Penguin || Rocky shores || Winter months (Jun–Oct)<br /> |-<br /> | Baird&#039;s Flycatcher || Dry Forest || Tumbesian endemic<br /> |-<br /> | Mangrove Warbler || Mangroves || Year-round<br /> |-<br /> | Lava Heron || Rocky Shores || Year-round<br /> |-<br /> | Whimbrel / Sanderling || Sandy Beaches || Migrant (Nov–Apr)<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Tips for Birders ==<br /> <br /> * Early morning (5:30–9:00 AM) is most productive<br /> * Hire a local guide for visits to Loma Alta or Ancón Dry Forest<br /> * The [[Ayampe Cloud Forest]] to the north (near Ayampe) adds cloud forest species<br /> * A good field guide: &quot;Birds of Ecuador&quot; by Ridgely &amp; Greenfield covers all local species<br /> <br /> == See Also ==<br /> * [[Loma Alta Ecological Reserve]]<br /> * [[Manglaralto Estuary]]<br /> * [[REMACOPSE]]<br /> * [[Ayampe Cloud Forest]]<br /> * [[Ancón Dry Forest]]<br /> * [[Wildlife Spotting]]<br /> * [[Outdoor Activities (Ruta del Spondylus)]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Outdoor Activities]]<br /> [[Category:Wildlife &amp; Nature]]<br /> [[Category:La Peninsula]]<br /> [[Category:Ruta del Spondylus]]</div>

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