Are there pirates in the Galapagos Islands? Well, North Seymour Island has a large colony of frigatebirds known as the pirates of the sky. With a large wingspan of seven feet and weighing approximately a kilo, these fast and maneuverable seabirds are skilled thieves, posing a threat to other seabirds. Gulls and boobies share this island along with the pirates. We had a great nature walk focused on natural history and the ecology of the islands. It was an amazing morning on this small island.
In the afternoon, we visited Rábida Island, known as the red island due to the high concentration of iron minerals found in volcanic rock. Snorkeling was a lot of fun. Rábida is home to greater flamingos. They gave a fabulous display right in front of our eyes. We captured their interesting social behavior in the best light of the day, just before sunset. As we departed the island, a Galapagos hawk gave us a pleasant farewell. What a fantastic day!
