Magdalena Island, Patagonia, Chile
Southern Patagonia: Glaciers, Fjords & Wildlife, March 7, 2022
The lighthouse on Magdalena Island is iconic in the area. This island is the breeding ground for thousands of Magellanic penguins. Several hundred were still ashore, molting their feathers before setting out to sea for the winter months of feeding.—Christine West, Undersea Specialist
Concepcion Island National Park, Bahamas
Exploring the Bahamas’ Out Islands: Natural Wonders & Hidden History, March 10, 2022
Undersea Specialist Rachel had an extraordinary opportunity to get up close to the elkhorn and red fan corals to capture the vibrant colors. She also captured some amazing images of the local fish that live right off this remote and protected island. —Fabio Amador, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor (Photo by Dexter Sear)
At Sea, Near the Falkland Islands
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands, March 10, 2022
National Geographic Resolution sailed west toward the Falklands immersed in fog. Birders were teased all morning with brief views of small petrels and albatrosses zipping in and out of visibility. After listening to naturalist Rob Edwards talk geology, guests headed outside. They were delighted to see that the fog had lifted, and three wandering albatrosses cruised effortlessly above the wake of the ship. —Jamie Coleman, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Sand Dollar Beach, Baja California
Wild Baja Escape: The Whales of Magdalena Bay, March 11, 2022
Sand Dollar Beach is a beach walking delight, due to the many seashells and life we see washed up on the shoreline from the Pacific Ocean’s currents. —Kelly Ferron, Naturalist (Photo by Jeff Litton)
Bleaker Island, Falkland Islands
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands, March 11, 2022
Upland goose (male) in sea cabbage. —Ciarán Cronin, Naturalist
Observatory Island, Patagonia, Chile
Southern Patagonia: Glaciers, Fjords & Wildlife, March 12, 2022
Our visiting scientist, Alyssa Adler, takes samples of the kelp. —Adam Maire, Undersea Specialist
Fernandina Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, March 14, 2022
Marine iguanas basking in the sun. —Adriana Aguirre, Naturalist (Photo by Patricio Maldonado)
Bartolomé Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, March 15, 2022
Panoramic picture of a group of spatter cones on the way to an iconic view of Bartolomé. The dim late afternoon light enhances the view of the island, lending the sensation of a Mars landscape. —Felipe Wittmer Naranjo, Naturalist
Punta Vicente Roca, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, March 15, 2022
After a great experience looking at the eruption of Wolf Volcano last night, we have arrived on the western side of Isabela Island. Galápagos penguins were the highlight; some of them molted their feathers on the rocks and others looked for small fish in the turquoise blue bay. —Christian Saa, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
La Boca de Soledad, Baja California Sur
Wild Baja Escape: The Whales of Magdalena Bay, March 15, 2022
Since Hurricane Ximena, the relics of this mangrove forest have been swallowed up one grain of sand at a time. —Jeff Litton, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Warderick Wells Cay, Bahamas
Exploring the Bahamas’ Out Islands: Natural Wonders & Hidden History, March 15, 2022
A Bahama mockingbird takes off. This species is endemic not only to the Bahamas, but to the outer islands. Considered a “lifer” for many birders, it was a special treat to see so many of them in the trees today! —Kim Nesbitt, Naturalist/Expedition Diver