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Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata)Observer
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It’s mid July, and Waved albatross (Phoebastria irroata) eggs are starting to hatch. The most important nesting colony of waved albatross is Española Island in the Galapagos National Park. Today I spotted 6 immature birds and several adults incubating eggs along the trail of Punta Suarez.
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Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor)Observer
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The white plumage and the red pouch underneath is a sign that this is an immature male
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Galápagos Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus ssp. galapagensis)Observer
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This shot of an American Oystercatcher was captured with a Galapagos marine iguana in the background
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Floreana Daisy (Lecocarpus pinnatifidus)Observer
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This plant can only be found in Floreana island
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American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)Observer
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Bright pink coloration with black tips
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Galápagos Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii ssp. excisa)Observer
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Mating dance
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Española Lava Lizard (Microlophus delanonis)Observer
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At least 30 lizards were spotted on our walk along Punta Suarez
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Galápagos Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa darwini)Observer
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Darwin cotton visited by Galapagos carpenter bee, Urbina Bay, Isabela Island
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Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata)Observer
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Breeding population in Española island, the biggest bird that can be found Galapagos
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Nazca Booby (Sula granti)Observer
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This species of booby is abundant in Española island. They lay two eggs, but only one survive, it´s called "compulsory siblicide"
