SIGHTS AND SCENTS POSTED FROM THE HILL COUNTRY OF TEXAS THAT INCLUDE THE WORLD
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Razer_Surgeonfish These Razor Surgeon fish swim in schools that number in the hundreds. Razer_Surgeonfish And this is still a vary small portion of the whole school. It’s amazing how they all swim synchronized. When one turns, they all turn. Reef Cornetfish The Reef Cornetfish is hard to see. When it is close to the bottom, … Read more
Galapagos Islands Galapagos Photo Page 1 – Sea Birds Galapagos Photo Page 2 – The Boobies Galapagos Photo Page 3 – Coastal Birds Galapagos Photo Page 4 – Land Birds Galapagos Photo Page 5 – Reptiles Galapagos Photo Page 7 – Underwater Galapagos Photo Page 8 – Miscellaneous Sea Lions This is how we got … Read more
Galapagos Giant Land Tortoise While mammals are predominant over most of the world, reptiles and marine animals are more numerous in the Galapagos due to its isolation from other land masses. It is generally accepted that these islands have never been connected to any larger land masses so all inhabitants have had to make the … Read more
The Galapagos Hawk is endemic to the Galapagos. It will feed on almost anything, young iguanas,lizards, birds,centipedes,locusts and carrion.If it moves, or if it has moved in the past, it is fair game for this bird. Coming in for a landing The Galapagos Short-eared Owl. This owl is an endemic sub-scecies found no where else. Maybe a … Read more
Coastal Birds Coastal birds differ from sea birds in their feeding area, Sea birds roam out to sea to feed while Coastal birds feed along the coastline and in inland bodies of water. The Great Blue Heron is the largest heron on the Galapagos. It stands 3 feet high and has a wing span of … Read more
The blue-footed Boobie is the most well known of the four Boobie species. The Red-footed Boobie is the smallest of the Boobies in the Galapagos. It nests in trees rather than on the ground. Will my feet be red when I grow up? Red footed boobies are not the most gifted nest builders. The nest … Read more
Galapagos Islands Galapagos Photo Page 2 – The Boobies Galapagos Photo Page 3 – Coastal Birds Galapagos Photo Page 4 – Land Birds Galapagos Photo Page 5 – Reptiles Galapagos Photo Page 6 – Marine Mammals Galapagos Photo Page 7 – Underwater Galapagos Photo Page 8 – Miscellaneous The Galapagos Islands are famous for their … Read more
I cruised the Galapagos Islands with Lindblad Expeditions on the National Geographic Endeavour from May 12 through May 19, 2012. The Galapagos Islands are a National Park controlled by the country of Ecuador. Which islands that can be visited is staggered to avoid overuse. No one is allowed unless accompanied by the licensed guide. Although … Read more
Guayaquil Downtown area Historical Park and Preserve Historical Park and Preserve Page 2 Iguana Park The last area we visited in Guayaquil was the old waterfront. It has been converted into a beautiful waterfront area that is frequented by many visitors and residents alike. The old waterfront area has been completely renovated. The derelict buildings … Read more
The park has walkways that allow you to stroll among the iguanas. So long as they stay on the grass you may not touch them, but if they venture onto the walkway, you can. Yes, they even have iguana attendants to clean up after them and to feed them. What does an iguana eat? Greens! … Read more