Galapagos Islands 2012: Part 9
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Oct 2, 2012 | by Kevin Loughlin
Red Cushion Star on Rabida Beach
After breakfast we had our first wet landing on Rabida’s red sand beach. Our group viewed Caribbean Flamingos in the saline pools and climbed to a couple spectacular viewing areas.
Ghost Crab on Rabida Beach
A Flamingo feeds in the hyper-saline pond on Rabida
View of Rabida from the hill trail
Blue-footed Booby feeding near the cliffs
Highlights of our hike included Galápagos Hawk, Lava Lizards, Prickly Pear Cacti with soft spines, diving Boobies and a Wandering Tattler.
Chocolate Chip Star
Red Cushion Star
The morning snorkel took place off of Rabida and included great viewing opportunities for sea lions, reef fish, sharks, sea turtles and roosting seabirds.
photos © Kevin Loughlin
text © Sarah Winnicki (Wildside Intern)