We had the opportunity to observe 5 coks of the rock and the dance of "Shakira" a little anpitta. More

Lekking Andean Cock-of-the-Rocks! They have some secretive birds trained to come out in view for a reward of worms, including Giant Antpitta and Ochre-breasted Antpitta. Nearby, also Ocellated Tapaculo. Must go!! More

Angel Paz and his family started their occupancy of this farm in the typical tradition of hunting birds on their land. Now groups of birders come to watch the rare birds they attract by feeding. A typical visit begins with a trip to a lek, where the odd-looking male Andean Cock of the Rocks attempt to attract females. Then you... More

I went here with Sandra (a local tour agent/birdwatcher guide) in October 2011. There was only me, Sandra, the owner Angel and another birdwatcher from California so it was tremendously intimate and special. The refuge is amazing. I think we spent about 45 minutes watching the Cock of the Rock lek and then another few hours looking at birds, hummingbirds... More

If you are a birder, or even if you aren't, you shouldn't miss the experience of watching Angel Paz call and feed deep forest birds so rare that many birders have never even seen them. Save yourself $100 and call (or have your hotel clerk in Mindo call) to arrange your visit directly with Angel Paz--and then tip him well.... More

This montane forest reserve holds some of Ecuador's most spectacular birds -- Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Giant Antpitta, Velvet-purple Coronet, Booted Racket-tail, and many more -- and offers incredible chances to experience them. You get to the cock-of-the-rock blind early, before sunrise. How active the birds are varies; we saw one male feeding on fruits, but apparently sometimes many males lek and... More