4 Dec 2011
Fernandina lavaflow
Looks like cow manure or perhaps chocolate mousse? Galapagos-0.265538,-91.44659
4 Dec 2011
Flightless Cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi)
The population of flightless Cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) is limited to Fernandina and portions of Isabela, and is as a species vulnerable. It's an agile…
4 Dec 2011
American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus galapagensis)
What a difference in behavior to the European Oystercatcher! The European Oystercatcher is extraordinarily vocal and territorial. Here the American…
4 Dec 2011
Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki)
The landing on Punta Espinoza is a wide open sandy beach amidst young lavarock, that looks like solidified manure. I saw many Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus…
4 Dec 2011
Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)
Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is yet another life form unique to the Galapagos. They look so prehistoric and alien, but when you observe them a bit…
28 Nov 2011
Tinalandia Leptidoptera 04
Please help me classify it - leave a comment :-) -0.298056,-79.054722
28 Nov 2011
Tinalandia Leptidoptera 03
Please help me classify it - leave a comment :-) -0.298056,-79.054722
28 Nov 2011
Tinalandia Leptidoptera 02
Please help me identify it - leave a comment :-) -0.298056,-79.054722
27 Nov 2011
Tinalandia Leptidoptera 01
Please help me classify it - leave a comment :-) -0.298056,-79.054722
27 Nov 2011
Masked Water-tyrant (Fluvicola nengeta)
I was enjoying the effortless dancing of this masked water-tyrant (Fluvicola nengeta) across the leaves of the water lilies in search of insects. When it…