Southern Emerald-Toucanet by Jim DeWitt

Birds of Colombia

Jim DeWitt traveled to Colombia in December 2024 and spent a few weeks in the western mountains. Colombia hosts more than 1,900 avian species—more than any other country in the world—and the western mountains are home to a long list of endemic and near-endemic birds, some of them quite beautiful. The tour was focused on bird photography, so Jim had the chance to capture fabulous photos. Jim says, “The trip made me a champion for Colombia’s efforts to make itself a prime birding destination.”

Jim DeWitt is a birder, bird photographer and unrepentant blogger.  His goal is to photograph as many bird species as possible. Or at least as many as he can afford. So far, he’s about 20% of the way. After more than six decades living in Alaska, he is about to celebrate ten years living in Boise. 

Join us on September 21 at 6:30 at the Boise Hillcrest Library, 5246 W Overland Rd, Boise. This program is free and open to everyone.