I am visiting Ecuador in September for only 9 days. I am a serious/keen photographer and a lifelong birder. I originally saw the trip as a reccee really but I thought I would at least see a few hummingbirds to photograph and every bird I do see will be a lifer. I have arranged accommodation near Quito and was going to day trip with perhaps an overnight stay or 2 somewhere else. I am starting to get cold feet as they say. It all seems so massive. I am going to use Taxi's to get around. So for example, I arrive in Mindo and want to photograph some birds there, will I be totally bewildered or will I be able to find somewhere quiet to get some photographs for my bird galleries? I would appreciate any comments/advice. Incidentally, I am a bit unsure about the lodge situations where it seems that dozens of people seem to cluster around feeding stations, all seems a bit like a zoo.