Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Isla Isabela and Blue Footed Boobies



Rocks of Isabela Island

 This island has been the best snorkleing so far with many beautiful fish in 40 ft visibility.
Too bad, I don't have an under water camera to show the shots!

Dingy landing



Sultry, humid hot temps, we are dripping sweat, walking under low foliage trees, heavy with guano smells from the nesting frigates above.  They have no fear of us as we pass under, some nests are at eye level! 

The male frigate makes a "whistling" noise and puffs up a red neck like a balloon to attract the females, mating for life and live up to 30 years!





Our gang... the lost survivors


Lago Crater at center of island




Exploring the fishing camp


Fishing camp



Talking with tourist divers from Mexico


Long line fishing nets hung to dry




Frigates flying over the island


Frigate drying his wings


Blue footed Boobie


Blue footed Boobie...John


Nesting Frigate



Biologists, Patricia and Michelle gave us a tour of the island

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