3 Dec 2011

Genovesa sunset

The sheer cliffs of Genovesa are insurmountable to all except humans - here bathed in the the last rays of the sun as I walk down the Prince Philip's Steps.…

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3 Dec 2011

Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)

The juvenile of the Great Frigatebird has a certain "naughtiness" and even a bit spookiness to it, and yes that is definitely what is to become of this juvie.…

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3 Dec 2011

Galápagos spurge (Chamaesyce amplexicaulis)

Endemic to Galapagos. 0.323081,-89.948675

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3 Dec 2011

Galápagos spurge (Chamaesyce amplexicaulis)

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3 Dec 2011

Lava cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus)

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3 Dec 2011

Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)

For once I think the female is more beautiful - at least in this posture and light!

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3 Dec 2011

Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)

The male is less extravagant outside the breeding season when the red pouch is deflated. It's difficult to tell the the Great and Magnificent Frigatebird apart…

by morten

3 Dec 2011

Galápagos Dove (Zenaida galapagoensis)

I'm used to wary and nervous doves, but as this is Galapagos, it barely made any change in behavior due to the human visitors - which is endless walking and…

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3 Dec 2011

Galápagos Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus galapagoensis)

I had high expectations going to the south end of the island - only accessible by boat and a man made "staircase" (Prince Philip's Steps) to the flat top of…

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3 Dec 2011

Swallow-tailed Gull (Creagrus furcatus)

Gulls were in various stages of breeding and it ranged from incubating eggs to roaming chicks.

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