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06/05/2026
One more very colorful marine iguanas. Punta Suarez is home to the red form of marine iguanas. During mating season they adopt brighter colors to attract potential mates. This one definitely looks dressed for a night out!
06/05/2026
Marine Iguanas the world’s only sea-going lizard, found exclusively in the Galápagos Islands, where it dives into the cold ocean to feed on algae. These reptiles have unique adaptations for their marine lifestyle, including flattened tails for swimming, blunt snouts for grazing, and special glands to sneeze out excess salt. Their dark color helps them conserve heat after diving in cold water. There are different species of marine iguanas on the different islands and the ones we saw on Española, on our hike to Punta Suarez, are unique in color, often called Christmas iguanas for their red and green coloration. Swipe to see the one I saw swimming.
06/04/2026
That feeling you get when you’ve met your soulmate and stand to watch the mist rise up from the sea… two Blue-footed bo***es share a moment over Punta Suarez’s famous blowhole. Photos shot with OM 1 Mk 2. Video with iPhone 16Pro.
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06/04/2026
Down the path a bit from the Albatross, another love story was unfolding.
Blue-footed bo***es perform an elaborate and highly visual courtship dance to attract a mate, characterized by high-stepping footwork, whistling calls, and sky-pointing poses. The vibrant blue color of the feet acts as a crucial indicator of the bird’s health and genetic fitness.
During the courtship dance, the male Blue-footed B***y pauses to stretch his neck and point his beak straight up into the sky. Simultaneously, he will fan out his wings and raise his tail, showcasing his form to potential partners.
— that B***y sure knew how to get that girl’s attention!
06/04/2026
Nesting and flying Waved Albatross on Punta Suarez.
At Punta Suarez on Española our hike took us to the breeding site of the Galapagos’ Waved Albatross. These large birds can be seen on land only at nesting sites, where pairs engage in elaborate courtship displays. See video in first slide. They display courtship behavior in April, nest and lay eggs in May, and by December the young fledge and leave for a few months before returning in March. See next post for nesting and flight shots.
06/02/2026
After our early morning visit to Gardner Bay, we went deep water snorkeling from the panga around the island from the island. Our in-water guide pointed out a Chocolate Chip Sea Star (a first for me). He then led us into a cavern where we got a cool view looking out from the inside. We then swam along the rocky edge of the ricky island’s edge, where we had some playful company who decided to swim with us!
Note: Photographing while snorkeling is even more challenging than when diving. I especially missed my lights and the ability to really get face to face with my subjects. It’s all a learning curve!
05/20/2026
Swallow-tailed Gull.
05/19/2026
The first of many Blue-footed Bo***es — , of course!
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05/19/2026
Marine Iguana blending in with the lava rocks. So many more photos to go through!
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