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Galapagos Wildlife - Gallery

Posted by Kenny – October 30, 2012 – Ecuador, Ecuador

Below are a handful of the pictures captured during a recent trip to the Galapagos islands.  It is a one-of-a-kind place for all types of wildlife viewing.  The animals pictured below make up only a fraction of all the wildlife found on the islands - I just wish I had an underwater camera.  If the animal's name begins with "Galapagos", it is endemic to these islands.

Galapagos Giant Tortoise

 

Galapagos Mocking Bird

 

Swallow-tailed Gull

 

Galapagos Sea Lion

 

Galapagos Hawk

 

Sally Lightfoot Crab

 

Galapagos Marine Iguana - we were able to view these guys diving under water during our many snorkel trips.

 

Galapagos Penguin - the only penguin to live north of the equator in the wild.

 

Frigatebird - (top) Female Frigatebird with Pinnacle Rock in the distance on Bartholomew Island. (bottom left) Baby Frigatebird.  (bottom right) Ariel fight between a male Frigatebird and a Red-footed Booby.

 

Short-eared Owl

 

And Others...

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Red-footed Booby

Blue-footed Booby

Yellow Warbler

Oystercatcher

Galapagos (Flightless) Cormorant

You can read more about our stay on the Galapagos islands by clicking here.

Tags: blue-footed boobie, Galapagos Islands, galapagos hawk, galapagos marine iguana, galapagos mockingbird, galapagos penguin, galapagos sea lion, giant tortoise, nazca boobie, red-footed boobie, short-eared owl

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  1. Max – October 31, 2012

    My fav pic is shot is owl in flight looking right at camera

    1. kenny – November 2, 2012

      Yeah, it was amazing. I just yelled "Hey owl - look at me!"... and he did. They understand English very well. ;)

  2. Susie – October 31, 2012

    Want to swim with the sea lions, love the red & blue footed Booby, but "beautiful Sally" wins the prize! Her colors are breath-taking!
    Susie

    1. kenny – November 2, 2012

      Yeah - maybe you could order one (the crab) from the Galapagos as a pet? I don't think they are close to becoming extinct. ;)

  3. Katie – October 31, 2012

    Beautiful! Those pictures are amazing!

    1. kenny – November 2, 2012

      Thanks, Katie! You guys meeting us on Easter Island, right?

  4. Mick – October 31, 2012

    Something tells me you both are going to have a hard time returning to "life as we know it" in 18 months!

    1. kenny – November 2, 2012

      Yeah, we talk about this from time to time. However, we don't really have an answer for how we'll cope. You know a good therapist? ;)

  5. Josh – November 18, 2012

    ...don't worry, we still have a candle burning in your cube =D
    PS .Love the pics. Looks like you guys are having a blast!

    1. Kenny – November 18, 2012

      Thanks for the candle, Josh. I'm getting a little teary-eyed just thinking about it. Can I send you some glamour shots and a frame to put beside the candle? ;)

      It's good to hear everything seems to be going well. Take care and stay in touch. Tell everyone hello for me.