Best of Galapagos 2022

MC Tip Top 2

Best is a short summary of a few things seen on the trip.  There is so much more in the other folders if you have the interest.  This is our boat for the two week tour.

Port, Baltra Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, June 17, 2022

2022-06-17#1171

Larry L. Jackson

Pahoehoe Lava

There is incredible variation on this huge lava flow.

Sullivan Bay, Santiago Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, June 18, 2022

2022-06-18#1296

Larry L. Jackson

Galapagos Penguins

Sphensicus mendiculus - seen on several of the islands.

Sullivan Bay, Santiago Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, June 18, 2022

2022-06-18#0640

Larry L. Jackson

Marine Iguanas

Amblyrhynchus cristatus cristatus - one of the seven subspecies.

Espinoza Point, Fernandina Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, June 19, 2022

2022-06-19#1520

Larry L. Jackson

Lava Cactus

Brachycereus nesioticus - grows in one of the harshest environments of the islands.

Espinoza Point, Fernandina Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, June 19, 2022

2022-06-19#1607

Larry L. Jackson

Marine Iguana

Amblyrhynchus cristatus cristatus - poor quality photo taken while snorkeling.

Espinoza Point, Fernandina Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, June 19, 2022

2022-06-19#0018

Larry L. Jackson

Flightless Cormorant

Nannopterum harrisi - photo from the zodiac (panga).

Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, June 19, 2022

2022-06-19#1132

Larry L. Jackson

Galapagos Green Turtle variation

Chelonia mydas agassisi - photo of a nice color variation from a zodiac cruise in the mangroves.

Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, June 19, 2022

2022-06-19#1740

Larry L. Jackson

Alcedo Volcano Tortoise

Chelonoidis vandenburgi

Urbina Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, June 20, 2022

2022-06-20#1297

Larry L. Jackson

Land Iguana

Conolophus subcristatus - licking moisture of the leaves.

Egas Port, James Bay, Santiago Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, June 21, 2022

2022-06-21#1717

Larry L. Jackson