The highlight was easily the Andean Pymy-Owl, called in by José. But there were lots of other eastern slope specialties, as well as fabulous views across the Papallacta Gorge to Vulcan Antisana. Gorgeous weather, too.

We went back to Guango Lodge for another excellent lunch, and then birded down the river valley to the village of Baeza, where we turned south towards Cosanga and Cabañas San Isidro. We did a lot of side roads, most notably Barja Road. Near the start of Barja, we walked down a cowpath to excellent birding alongside a pasture. Probably the highest concentration of larger birds so far on the trip. The mosquitoes were more of a nuisance than usual, perhaps a sign of things to come.

Birding along the rest of Barja Road was also good, although we lost most of our light towards the end. Arrived at the lodge in deep twilight, but it seems very nice; certainly the rooms are excellent. The main lodge is about 100 meters away, but there is an exceptionally nice common room with a viewing deck here with the cabins.

After supper, while doing our bird lists, we went outside and got the "San Isidro Owl," a mystery species not yet identified. It may be a new species.

Another excellent day!