Today, National Geographic Quest arrived at the outer part of Peninsula Osa, and we experienced what it is like to be in the rainforest as it was a rainy morning.
We gathered the coastal hikers and those exploring Caletas Beach, and to our surprise, a pair of humpback whales turned up along the coast, putting on a great show for us. They are the migrants from Alaska that come down to tropical waters for breeding and to deliver their calves. For 12 weeks they nourish them with milk rich in proteins to bulk up their weight and fat. This prepares them for their migration back to the Northern Pacific feeding grounds.
As we walked in the rain, we spotted mammals and birds, such as white-throated capuchins, a common black hawk, black-hooded antshrike, and others. The scenery from the coast was beautiful to see, as it is one of the most dramatic landscapes, where the rocky shorelines are splashed with the ocean waves.
We repositioned our outstanding ship towards Drake Bay where we concluded with a Zodiac cruise on the Agujitas River. We saw interesting bird life and explored the rocky shores for wildlife.
Photo caption and credit: Guests on the Zodiac, ready to cruise the Agujitas River. Photo by Gabriel Ortiz
