Life List: A Birding Podcast

Jocotoco Conservation works in the field throughout Ecuador and the Galapagos to conserve birds, wildlife, and habitats. Today, George is digging into their efforts and goals.

Learn more about Jocotoco Conservation here.

Topics in this episode include:

• Discovery of the Jocotoco Antpitta: Jocotoco Conservation's origin story
• Saving Spectacled Bears: Jocotoco's efforts to protect spectacled bear habitats in Ecuador
• Galapagos Tortoise Conservation: On-the-ground work preserving Galapagos tortoise populations
• Reintroducing Native Finches: Programs to reintroduce and support finches in Galapagos and mainland Ecuador
• Protecting the Chocó Region: Unique bird species and conservation efforts in Ecuador’s Chocó forest
• Rare Paramos Wildlife: High-altitude paramos habitat and its rare bird species
• Amazon Rainforest Restoration: Forest restoration to support diverse Amazonian birdlife
• Species of Concern: Spotlight on Ecuador’s rare and endangered bird species protected by Jocotoco
• Key Conservation Sites: Jocotoco's critical reserves, from the Andes to coastal dry forests

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