It is our last full day in the Galapagos Islands aboard National Geographic Islander. We have had an excellent expedition. Today we woke up on Bird Island, one of the largest nesting grounds for boobies, frigatebirds, and many more marine birds. We started the day with a beach walk to observe the abundance of birds. Later in the morning, we all went snorkeling. In the afternoon, we hiked Prince Philip’s Steps. We observed the famous short-eared owl that hunts during the day. It has been an amazing experience with guests aboard National Geographic Islander.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 16 Jul 2022
Genovesa, 7/16/2022, National Geographic Islander
- Aboard the National Geographic Islander
- Galápagos
Charles Wittmer, Naturalist
Charles was raised in the Galápagos Islands. He is the grandson of Rolf Wittmer, the first person documented to have been born on the island of Floreana after his parents, Margret and Heinz Wittmer, emigrated from Germany in 1932.
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