Retorno.Phototours

10/08/2026

The same species. Two completely different birds. 🌿

This is the Barred Fruiteater — and the male and female look nothing alike. The female (in the photo) keeps it simple: soft lemon-green, perfect camouflage for a bird that spends most of her time tending the nest. The male (in the video) shows up loud: blue black head -and-yellow barred belly, a violet deep eye, and a bright red-based bill.

Watch closely and you’ll catch him puffing up his body — a display he uses to assert dominance and stake his claim over other males nearby. It’s a small moment, but it says everything about how much presence this bird carries in the forest.

We caught both on the same morning during our Emblematic tour, deep in the Colombian Andes cloud forest. Moments like this are exactly why this region is a bird photographer’s dream — you just have to be patient, know where to look, and have a guide who knows the forest.

Want to see it yourself? Link in bio. 🎥

05/08/2026

More than birds—they are my dream, my life, my soul. Hummingbirds of Colombia.

03/08/2026

Some of my favorite moments from our last expedition happened just meters from a feeder, waiting for these four to show up.

We had the Blue-throated Starfrontlet — one of Colombia’s rarest hummingbirds, and honestly, just getting it in the frame felt like a small miracle. The Tyrian Metaltail kept surprising us too; from most angles it looks almost plain, until the light hits it just right and that purple-green throat suddenly glows.

The Glowing Puffleg female lived up to its name, all soft green feathers and those little white “puffs” on its legs that make it impossible not to smile at. And then the Sword-billed Hummingbird — its bill is literally longer than its own body, so watching it hover to feed is one of those things you have to see for yourself.

None of this happens by luck. It’s private reserves, patient guides, and setups built for eye-level shots that make the difference between a distant blur and a photo you’re proud of.

If you want mornings like this one, please get in touch. Send us a message or click on the link bio.

17/07/2026

Celebrating my 6th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

15/07/2026

I spent a good while waiting for this little guy — the Rainbow-bearded Thornbill — to turn his head just right, so the light could catch that gorget in full color. Red, gold, green… all in one tiny beard, all in a split second.

Moments like this are why I love what I do. Patience, the right light, and a lot of respect for the bird’s own pace — that’s the recipe. And when it finally comes together? Pure magic. 🐦

Honestly, still smiling about this one. 😊

Where would you go to photograph something this special? Let me know below! 👇

09/07/2026

Charo gently holds a hummingbird for just a few seconds before it returns to the forest—a brief encounter that reminds us of the beauty and fragility of nature.

Every day in the Colombian Andes brings moments like this: incredible wildlife, dedicated conservation, and the privilege of connecting with some of the world’s most spectacular birds.

These are the experiences that make bird photography and nature travel so rewarding.

📍 Colombia
📷 Every bird has a story. Every day in the field is a new adventure.

30/06/2026

RETORNO Colombia 🇨🇴. Three understory specialists, one unforgettable morning. 🌿

Antbirds are some of the toughest birds to photograph well — they live low in dense vegetation, move fast, and rarely sit still for long. Getting eye-level, clean shots of all three of these species in a single tour is the kind of moment we live for.

1️⃣ Great Antshrike
Males flash a sharp black-and-white pattern while females wear warm rufous tones — a true showstopper for the camera.

2️⃣ Blue-lored Antbird
A quieter presence in the undergrowth, but those subtle blue facial tones make it one of our favorite finds. Patience and the right hide setup made this shot possible.

3️⃣ Jet Antbird
Small, sleek, and deeply glossy — this one rewards careful light and a steady hand.

These moments don’t happen by chance. They’re the result of years working with local communities, building ethical hides, and understanding each bird’s rhythm before we ever raise a lens.

18/05/2026

18/05/2026

Harpy Eagle Colombia. Right now is the momentum.

Colombia is a country with at least 6 Harpy Eagle Nest identifying for birdwatchers and photographers. In the video is December, with 5 months old. He is strong and very beutiful.

14/05/2026

Colors from Birds of Colombia.