The Wonderful Birds of the Mindo Cloud Forest, Ecuador

For anyone who loves birds, the Mindo Cloud Forest is a magical place. Routinely included among the top 10 birding locations in the world, the forest teems with glittering hummingbirds, dazzling tanagers, and toucans that look like they were splashed with a crazy pallete of contrasting colors. We had the good fortune to spend a day visiting several reserves just a couple hours drive from Quito, admiring some of nature’s most delicate and beautiful creations - the wonderful birds of the cloud forest.