The birds were busy fishing on this afternoon. This pelican is just making the turn to start his dive.
The musings of itinerants exploring the world as house/pet sitters and enjoying every minute of it.
Monday, December 30, 2024
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Meanwhile, Back on the beach...
Along the shore, there is almost always birds feeding. This brown pelican has spied something tasty in the ocean.
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Merry Christmas to all!
Just a quick note today to wish everyone a merry Christmas. I hope that this year has not been so filled with sadness that you cannot enjoy the holidays.
We have friends that are experiencing serious health issues, those that have the joy of a growing family, other with new jobs, and many who are fearful for what the new year may bring. I hope that all of you can embrace the good parts and push away the stressful bits, at least for a day or two, so that you can appreciate the love of family, friends, and food that we embrace this time of year.
The best of everything to everyone.
Monday, December 23, 2024
A Lava Lizard and a few Tortoises
It is a bit amazing that these animals, that are stuck on the ground with their heavy shell and cumbersome feet, can find enough to thrive without the help of humans. Yes, there are many place with lush forest cover, but there are also places like this, where the ground is simply broken lava.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Giant Tortoises
Something not often noticed about these slow moving giants is that they have some significant toe nails. I presume this is to help in foraging for food.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Penguins and Tortoises
A last look at a couple penguins before heading back to shore. Our next outing on Isabela Island was to a tortoise farm.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Galapagos Green Turtle
This green turtle seems to be having a nice, relaxing swim in the warm water of this small protected inlet.
Monday, December 09, 2024
Penguins, Sharks, and Turtles
These two penguins are sunning themselves and getting warm. You will notice that they both seem to have large sections of their white chest plumage appearing as a light yellow.
Thursday, December 05, 2024
Penguins and a Great Blue Heron
Monday, December 02, 2024
Boobies and Penguins
Just south of Isabela Island is a collection of rocky, mostly barren, lava outcroppings called Los Tintoreras. Here we find blue-footed boobies and Galapagos penguins.
The blue feet really stand out against the dark lava.