Yesterday was a chance to get up close to a host of different birds on Isla Genovesa in the far north of the archipelago. This island is a huge sunken volcano in a near complete circle/ crescent shape.
We started off with a wet landing from the inflatable dinghies and a walk along the beach to see numerous species of nesting birds. This is the world's only nocturnal gull.
We saw stingrays in the shallow water
This is a red footed booby, the colour of the feet gives a clue
A striated heron
Up close to a Nazca booby amongst the scrubby incense trees
In the afternoon we spotted the Galapagos short eared owl, which was well camouflaged on the lava flow, laying in wait to jump on the Galapagos storm petrels - quite a surreal sight. The naturalist guides were excellent at spotting all the birds and animals.
We all went deep water snorkelling today, trying to see hammerhead sharks.... Alas none were seen, although we did spot a lobster and 3 white tipped sharks.
The toilet seat enjoyed making friends on board
Today we were sad to leave the Galapagos. We are readying overnight in a small hostel close to quito airport before we get up at 4.15am to catch a flight to Manta on the coast.
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