Northwest Ecudaor: Town of Mindo - Wildlife Gardeners

midwesternerr · 01-10-2015, 07:58 PM

Mindo is a very welcoming little town. Known for it's good food and thriving ecotourism industry. You can get everything from street side kabobs for a dollar to a excellent steak for around 7$. They've built several bird status, including a cock of the rock on the way into town and a hummingbird nest in the town park. The park also had a few birds.

A short taxi or moderate walk will take one to Mariposa where they have some interesting planters and you can feed butterflies bananas.

midwesternerr · 01-10-2015, 08:02 PM

Another feature around town is Mindo Lago. These are man made ponds designed to help frogs that were done along with replanting of native vegetation around the ponds. They do use one plant from Africa for the frogs to rest one. For a few dollars you get a glass a wine and a frog tour in the evening. We saw rainfrogs and treefrogs, some sleeping birds, and a bioluminescent fungi. It's an easy walk from the center of town to the ponds.

midwesternerr · 01-10-2015, 08:06 PM

A KM or so past the Mariposa is Mindo Gardens. It has a scenic location right on the river. There is a hand powered bridge if you want to cross the river over to the trails. Many Basilisks were seen along the river. One the way back to town a small group of Sunbitterns were located along with a heron. The sunbitterns have a very nice pattern while flying.

katjh · 01-10-2015, 08:24 PM

I am absolutely loving your photos and trip report, midwesterner! Thanks so much for taking the time to share it with us

EllenW · 01-11-2015, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by katjh

I am absolutely loving your photos and trip report, midwesterner! Thanks so much for taking the time to share it with us

I second that midwesternerr. Thank you so much for sharing.

linrose · 01-11-2015, 03:21 PM

A frog tour AND bioluminescent fungi, how cool! I only thought Basilisks were from the Harry Potter movies, silly me!

havalotta · 01-13-2015, 01:14 PM

And that bridge! Like something out of an Indiana Jones movie. I bet you had so much FUN there. I sure would have!!!!

01-10-2015, 07:58 PM	#1
midwesternerr Mentor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: STLOUIS USA	Northwest Ecudaor: Town of Mindo Mindo is a very welcoming little town. Known for it's good food and thriving ecotourism industry. You can get everything from street side kabobs for a dollar to a excellent steak for around 7$. They've built several bird status, including a cock of the rock on the way into town and a hummingbird nest in the town park. The park also had a few birds. A short taxi or moderate walk will take one to Mariposa where they have some interesting planters and you can feed butterflies bananas. Attached Thumbnails __________________ http://photos.midwestherping.com

01-10-2015, 08:02 PM	#2
midwesternerr Mentor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: STLOUIS USA	Another feature around town is Mindo Lago. These are man made ponds designed to help frogs that were done along with replanting of native vegetation around the ponds. They do use one plant from Africa for the frogs to rest one. For a few dollars you get a glass a wine and a frog tour in the evening. We saw rainfrogs and treefrogs, some sleeping birds, and a bioluminescent fungi. It's an easy walk from the center of town to the ponds. Attached Thumbnails __________________ http://photos.midwestherping.com

01-10-2015, 08:06 PM	#3
midwesternerr Mentor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: STLOUIS USA	A KM or so past the Mariposa is Mindo Gardens. It has a scenic location right on the river. There is a hand powered bridge if you want to cross the river over to the trails. Many Basilisks were seen along the river. One the way back to town a small group of Sunbitterns were located along with a heron. The sunbitterns have a very nice pattern while flying. Attached Thumbnails __________________ http://photos.midwestherping.com

01-10-2015, 08:24 PM	#4
katjh Hippie Gardener Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Michigan	I am absolutely loving your photos and trip report, midwesterner! Thanks so much for taking the time to share it with us __________________ One with the earth, with the sky, one with everything in life. I believe it will start with conviction of the heart. ~Kenny Loggins~

01-11-2015, 03:21 PM	#6
linrose WG Fundraising Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky	A frog tour AND bioluminescent fungi, how cool! I only thought Basilisks were from the Harry Potter movies, silly me! __________________ “To be whole. To be complete. Wildness reminds us what it means to be human, what we are connected to rather than what we are separate from.” ― Terry Tempest Williams

01-13-2015, 01:14 PM	#7
havalotta WG Prize & Gift Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan	And that bridge! Like something out of an Indiana Jones movie. I bet you had so much FUN there. I sure would have!!!! __________________ The successful woman is the woman that had the chance and took it! A walk among the elusive Whitetail Deer

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