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Lepanthes is one of the largest and most diverse orchid genera, with over 1,100 described species, primarily found in the cloud forests of the Neotropics from Mexico to Bolivia and the Caribbean. #savethechoco
August 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Lepanthes is one of the largest and most diverse orchid genera, with over 1,100 described species, primarily found in the cloud forests of the Neotropics from Mexico to Bolivia and the Caribbean. #savethechoco
A couple of iridescent Colombian Chocó residents.
1. Velvet-purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini)
2. I found on the internet, tribe Eustylini a member of Broad-nosed Weevils Subfamily Entiminae but not sure if that is true. Any info would be greatly appreciated. #savethechoco
1. Velvet-purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini)
2. I found on the internet, tribe Eustylini a member of Broad-nosed Weevils Subfamily Entiminae but not sure if that is true. Any info would be greatly appreciated. #savethechoco
August 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM
A couple of iridescent Colombian Chocó residents.
1. Velvet-purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini)
2. I found on the internet, tribe Eustylini a member of Broad-nosed Weevils Subfamily Entiminae but not sure if that is true. Any info would be greatly appreciated. #savethechoco
1. Velvet-purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini)
2. I found on the internet, tribe Eustylini a member of Broad-nosed Weevils Subfamily Entiminae but not sure if that is true. Any info would be greatly appreciated. #savethechoco
Exploring a property for a new conservation project.
August 8, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Exploring a property for a new conservation project.
With its crisp black-and-white face, bold yellow throat, and sleek gray back, the Yellow-throated Warbler is a striking sight throughout the southeast.
July 10, 2025 at 1:47 AM
With its crisp black-and-white face, bold yellow throat, and sleek gray back, the Yellow-throated Warbler is a striking sight throughout the southeast.
Some b-reel from this spring.
June 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Some b-reel from this spring.
It was a fun week exploring new places in Ecuador. I ended up seeing 287 species, 92 being lifers, putting my Ecuador list at 906. Six of the 287 birds were Antpittas which 4 were lifers! Ecuador continues to surprise and stun me. #birding #conservation
April 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
It was a fun week exploring new places in Ecuador. I ended up seeing 287 species, 92 being lifers, putting my Ecuador list at 906. Six of the 287 birds were Antpittas which 4 were lifers! Ecuador continues to surprise and stun me. #birding #conservation
On their way back!
April 7, 2025 at 2:33 AM
On their way back!
What better way to celebrate #worldfrogday than sharing a photo of Phyllobates bicolor. Phyllobates bicolor is the second most toxic frog in the world and one of the few that can kill a human! Frogs are one of the most endangered animal groups in the world and an indicator of a healthy ecosystem.
March 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
What better way to celebrate #worldfrogday than sharing a photo of Phyllobates bicolor. Phyllobates bicolor is the second most toxic frog in the world and one of the few that can kill a human! Frogs are one of the most endangered animal groups in the world and an indicator of a healthy ecosystem.
💚 to all the people doing good in the world. #savethechoco
March 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
💚 to all the people doing good in the world. #savethechoco
Who is ready for a change. Fuck corporate Fridays! No shopping at any corporation every Friday from here on out. It worked let’s keep it going.
March 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Who is ready for a change. Fuck corporate Fridays! No shopping at any corporation every Friday from here on out. It worked let’s keep it going.
The Gold-ringed Tanager (Bangsia aureocincta) is a stunning Chocó endemic only found in Colombia. It inhabits a narrow band of dense humid, mossy cloud-forest on the slopes of the western Andes, where it survives on a diet of fruit and insects. They are listed as Vulnerable. #savethechoco
February 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The Gold-ringed Tanager (Bangsia aureocincta) is a stunning Chocó endemic only found in Colombia. It inhabits a narrow band of dense humid, mossy cloud-forest on the slopes of the western Andes, where it survives on a diet of fruit and insects. They are listed as Vulnerable. #savethechoco
Andean Cock-of-the-rock!
February 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Andean Cock-of-the-rock!
The real life #toucansam is a Plate-billed Mountain Toucan (Andigena laminirostris). It can be found in the western Andes of Ecuador and Colombia. #savethechoco
February 16, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The real life #toucansam is a Plate-billed Mountain Toucan (Andigena laminirostris). It can be found in the western Andes of Ecuador and Colombia. #savethechoco
The Velvet-purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini) is one of my favorite Chocó endemics. What is the best way to use this app?
February 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The Velvet-purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini) is one of my favorite Chocó endemics. What is the best way to use this app?
Critically Endangered Oophaga lehmanni, Colombia. #savethechoco
February 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Critically Endangered Oophaga lehmanni, Colombia. #savethechoco
On the subject of small wild cats, I was lucky to see this Oncilla (Leopardus tigrinus) while I was in Colombia. Read the full story in the picture caption.
January 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
On the subject of small wild cats, I was lucky to see this Oncilla (Leopardus tigrinus) while I was in Colombia. Read the full story in the picture caption.
I promise to hit the feed hard with only wildlife and conservation related content. Building from scratch! Please share and follow.
Some work and neighborhood bird photos.
Some work and neighborhood bird photos.
January 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I promise to hit the feed hard with only wildlife and conservation related content. Building from scratch! Please share and follow.
Some work and neighborhood bird photos.
Some work and neighborhood bird photos.
The male Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) is easily one of the most striking Chocó endemics. They might be the closest thing to a real life fairy. #savethechoco
January 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The male Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) is easily one of the most striking Chocó endemics. They might be the closest thing to a real life fairy. #savethechoco
I’m hear to spread the word about the amazing biodiversity in the Chocó! #savethechoco #birdphotography #conservation
January 15, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I’m hear to spread the word about the amazing biodiversity in the Chocó! #savethechoco #birdphotography #conservation