Processed some more shots from Galapagos of the Frigate Birds strong arming the Blue-footed Boobie Chicks. To see full size click on the image.
Pirates of Galapagos
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Easter Island Revisited
Just over 2 years since The Doc visited Easter Island. A quick recap.
Traditional Rapa Nui dress.
Galapagos Islands Revisited
Just over 12 months since The Doc returned from the Galapagos Islands. A couple of pictures to bring back some good memories.
Easter Island Report on Easter Sunday
I could not let Easter go by, without posting a link to the Easter Island Report, 292 years after it was first discovered by Europeans, read here.
The Blessings of Easter to all.
Photo competitions
The Doc does not enter his images in many photo competitions. However, some of the Galapagos images were entered – some of my best shots were not posted here.
He has been advised that 2 images have been selected for the next round of judging, but judging in not yet over. The Doc thinks some of his bird shots are better, lets hope the judges agree.
The Doc’s aim was to get past the first round, so that aim was achieved and there is still a chance he can go further. Probably best not to mention the name of the competition at this time.
Easter Island Report posted
The 5 Day Easter Island trip is written up in one report. There are some some great sunset and sunrise photos of the Giant Moai. The Report is posted here.
Remember to click on the photos to see the best photo. The thumbnails are blurred.
Galapagos Land Trip Day 4 – The End
This time we have a trip to Bartolomé Island (Isla Bartolomé). We also visit Sullivan Bay (Bahia Sullivan) on Santiago Island. This is the last day of Galapagos. The next day we packed up flew out of Baltra to mainland Ecuador. But it was a great way to finish. Report here.
Galapagos Land Trip Day 3
Day 3 of the Galapagos Land Trip, we visit North Seymour Island (or Isla Seymour Norte), the largest pirate’s base in the Galapagos. Also known as the Frigate birds breeding colony.
Do not miss the mating display of the Magnificent Frigate bird, the red sack under the male’s neck is inflated to impress the ladies, a site to behold. It takes about 25 minutes for the bird to inflate the sack. They must then guard their nest and ward off other males.
Then a trip in the afternoon to Bachus Beach, a beautiful white coral sand beach.
Report here. Click on the photos to see the correct size, not blurred like the thumbnails.
Galapagos Land Trip Days 1 & 2
Day 1 was on Santa Cruz Island around Cerro Mesa, not as exciting as the Sea Trip. But this Report also combines Day 2 involving a trip to South Plaza Island and Punta Carrion. Report here.
Overall thoughts on the Galapagos Sea Trip
Report here.
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