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Flamingos
Albatross courtship
Graceful waved albatross have an elaborate courtship dance, which we'll have a chance to see. ©Christopher Bettencourt
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Galápagos warbler
Pelican at sunset
This pelican seems to enjoy the sunset as much as we do!
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Flightless cormorant on her nest
A flightless cormorant—found only in Galápagos—on the nest.
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Lone oystercatcher
The oystercatcher uses its strong bill to pry open oysters and other mollusks.
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Penguin near the panga
Galápagos is home to the world's northernmost penguin. ©Laura Parent
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Hawk-eye
A common sight near rookeries, the Galápagos hawk keeps an eye out for unattended chicks.
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Galápagos dove
Sharp eyes will catch the Galápagos dove foraging amongst the brush.
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Sea lion snooze
A sea lion mother and pup laze on the beach while a bull patrols offshore. ©Brenda Ernst
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Swallow-tail gull
Swallow-tail gulls are easy to identify by the bright red ring around their sooty eyes.
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Frigatebird displaying
With iridescent plumage and a bright red throat pouch, the male frigatebird is truly magnificent. ©Karen Rusiniak
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Karen and friends
MTS Regional Specialist Karen Rusiniak poses with a couple of new friends. ©Karen Rusiniak
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A visiting finch
The wildlife in Galapagos have never developed a fear of humans, which makes for some unusual encounters. ©Luis Die
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Sea turtle on nesting beach
Sea turtles visit certain beaches in Galápagos to lay their eggs. ©Luis Die
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Land iguana lookout
Generally larger than their marine cousins, land iguanas share a similar fearsome appearance. ©Luis Die
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Red-footed booby in tree
The red-footed booby is every bit as striking as its blue-footed cousin. ©Luis Die
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Bright red marine iguana
The marine iguana can be found in dull gray to brilliantly colored variations. ©Douglas Steakley/MTS
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