The first report of Albatros sighting in 2005 was this past March 28th. In Galápagos, the arrival of the islands’ largest bird is more than just an arrival. It is in fact, about the start of many other natural events.
The largest bird in the Galapagos Islands, the waved albatross, is getting ready to depart, as it follows the cool waters back to lower southern latitudes. Albatrosses nest only on Española (Hood) Island, and live here from late March through early January.
In Galapagos Islands, three months showns spectacular changes and natural events: December, January and February. Since snorkeling is one of the most rewarding activities in the Marine Reserve, the warm waters enhance the amount of detailed observation that happens in our marine realm.
Formerly known as Masked (White) Booby, this native sea bird has one of the most intriguing behaviours in the animal world. Nazca Boobies belong to the Sulidae family (Order Pelicaniformes), and are part of the three gannet species of the archipelago
The festivity of Yamor or Koya Raimi is a celebration to Mother Earth that coincides with the Autumn Equinox in September, when Otavalo Ecuador Indigenous people thanks Mother Earth
The Galapagos Hot Spot and its source of volcanic activity Volcanic islands that originated with the activity of a hot spot, are amazing locations on Earth because of their continuous change. The islands follow a chain pattern where the older islands are found in the East, while the younger islands are found in the West.
Local conditions in Galapagos call for many underwater encounters. Snorkeling is one of the most rewarding ways to get to know the marine realm (try scuba diving or DSD sometime, though), and the islands varied snorkeling sites are remarkably unique.
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