April 2007
"Aves del Ecuador" launched in Quito on March 22nd
The Spanish language edition of “The Birds of Ecuador” has been published by Fundación Jocotoco. The two volume field guide was launched at a reception held in the splendid Centro Cultural Metropolitano in the World Heritage Old City in Quito. The event was hosted by the Mayor, Paco Moncayo Gallegos.
Attending was Francisco Sornoza, Chief Executive of Jocotoco, Robert Ridgely the author, and Paul Greenfield the artist who painted the 100 colour plates. All 1600+ species which have been seen in mainland Ecuador (about one sixth of all the world's bird species) are described and illustrated.
The Mayor presented a scroll to Dr. Ridgely in honour of his contribution to Ecuador for his work on this book. Paul Greenfield also received a scroll in tribute.
Photos - Nigel Simpson
FJ receives award for eco-tourism
On April 23rd at a ceremony in Machala, Francisco Sornoza was presented with an award to the Jocotoco Foundation. This was for its work (at the Buenaventura Reserve) which has promoted eco-tourism to the Province of El Oro.
The occasion was to celebrate the 123rd anniversary of the formation of the Province, and was attended by about 700 people, including the President of Ecuador, Sr Rafael Correa.
The photograph (left, bottom) shows the President with Francisco Sornoza who is showing him some literature on Fundacion Jocotoco.
New photos from Tapichalaca
A new page has been added to the section on the Tapichalaca Reserve which features photographs of some endangered birds and mammals recently taken in the reserve.
See the Tapichalaca photos here
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