5 Dec 2011
Morning glory (Ipomoea incarnata)
An unusual flower, resembling a Petunia. I only encountered this species on Santiago. Perhaps it's endemic to……
5 Dec 2011
Varronia leucophlyctis
Native range is Galápagos. James IslandPuerto Egas-0.241666,-90.861461
5 Dec 2011
Beach morning glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae)
Native range is Tropical and Subtropical coasts worldwide. James IslandPuerto Egas-0.241666,-90.861461……
5 Dec 2011
Varronia leucophlyctis
Looks similar to Cordia verbenacea, but it has ruffled petals. Native range is Galápagos.
5 Dec 2011
Browne’s Blechum (Ruellia blechum)
Native range is Caribbean and Mexico to Venezuela and Bolivia, . James IslandPuerto Egas-0.241666,-90.861461…
5 Dec 2011
Browne’s Blechum (Ruellia blechum)
Native range is Caribbean and Mexico to Venezuela and Bolivia, . James IslandPuerto Egas-0.241666,-90.861461…
4 Dec 2011
Flightless Cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi)
The population is limited to Fernandina and portions of Isabela, and is as a species vulnerable. It's an agile swimmer…
4 Dec 2011
American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus galapagensis)
What a difference in behavior to the European Oystercatcher! The European Oystercatcher is extraordinarily vocal and…
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…
4 Dec 2011
Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)
Yet another life form unique to the Galapagos. They look so prehistoric and alien, but when you observe them a bit…