The bright blue skies and vibrant vegetation of the Galápagos Islands provided a stunning backdrop for colorful wildlife photos this week. Field staff also sent in spectacular landscape photos from the Azores, the Pacific Northwest, and more.
Espanola Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, April 13, 2025
A Galapagos sea lion rests on the white sand by the turquoise water. —Omar Adrian, Naturalist
Floreana Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage, April 13, 2025
Greater American flamingo displaying. —Ramiro Adrian, Naturalist
Hood River, Oregon
Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine and History 8-Day, April 14, 2025
Multnomah Falls, photographed with Live Mode and converted to long exposure! —Alex Rubenstein, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
San Cristobal, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage, April 15, 2025
A blue-footed booby ready to hit the water once again. —Francisco Flores, Naturalist
Santa Cruz, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, April 15, 2025
A baby giant tortoise at the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center takes its first steps on volcanic soil. —Carlos Carrion Bonilla, Naturalist
Terceira, Azores
Islands of the Azores: Basalt Peaks to Volcanic Vineyards, April 15, 2025
Capturing the stunning view from the 545-meter-high Serra do Cume. —Claudia Hossbach, Cultural Specialist
Walla Walla, Washington
Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine and History 8-Day, April 16, 2025
The neighborhoods around downtown were filled with flowering trees of crabapple and dogwood. —Linda Burback, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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