As you will find out, I love watching birds. My luggage was packed to the maximum capacity, 44 pounds, not because I brought too many outfits or shoes or hair products, but because I couldn’t choose which books to bring. I ended up with the whole library: field guides to the wildlife of the Galapagos, field guides to clouds, natural histories, novels, textbooks. The one book I couldn’t find was a field guide to the birds of Quito, so it’s on the list to buy first thing tomorrow!
While I can’t identify the birds here yet, I can admire the garden where they live. These photos are taken from the backyard of my host family’s house. I was lucky enough to get a personal tour from my host dad this morning.
Nina Finley
Nina Finley is a sophomore at The Ohio State University. She ventured to the Midwest from her hometown of Seattle, Washington to major in Animal Sciences and Evolution & Ecology. She would like to become a livestock vet or marine biologist. When she’s not studying, Nina loves to play ultimate frisbee, watch birds and raise meat rabbits. She’s passionate about agriculture, nature and Spanish, all of which she hopes to explore in Ecuador. Join the journey as Nina traces Darwin’s path and explores the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands!
