Santiago Island Collection (#4)

Fur Seal (Otariidae) Looking Back Upside Down; Galapagos, Equador

Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus Cristatus); Galapagos, Equador

Woman with a bucket of vegetables in front of Africa shop front, Praia, Santiago, Cape Verde

Adult Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis), hauled out on Santiago Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, South America

Galapagos Flycatcher (Myiarchus magnirostris) Santiago Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Galapagos Flycatcher (Myiarchus magnirostris) Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Pacific green turtle (Chelonia mydas agassisi) off Santiago (James) Island. GALAPAGOS
Pacific green turtle (Chelonia mydas agassisi) swimming off Santiago (James) Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) feeding on sea lettuce (Alva sp. )
Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) feeding on sea lettuce (Alva sp.) on the lava rock, Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Adult male Galapagos yellow warbler (Setophaga petechia aureola) at Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Blue-footed boobies (Sula nebouxii) at Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Immature brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) inspecting each others bills at Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) basking in Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Ecuador. Galapagos Island. Santiago Island. Iguanas

Galapagos prickly pear (Opuntia echios) C014 / 3050
Galapagos prickly pear (Opuntia echios). This cactus is endemic to the Galapagos Islands. Photographed in Puerto Egas bay, Santiago Island, Galapagos

Galapagos sea lion resting on a rock C014 / 3049
Galapagos sea lion resting on a rock. The Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) breeds exclusively on the Galapagos Islands and, in smaller numbers, on Isla de la Plata

Waved albatross courtship display C013 / 7508
Waved albatross courtship display. Pair of blue-waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) displaying during a courtship ritual

Brown pelican C013 / 7476
Brown pelican with its mouth open. Brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) are found on the coasts of the Americas, from the Gulf of Mexico northwards. It grows to heights of around 1.3 metres

Adult Nazca booby (Sula grantii) on eggs, Punta Suarez, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Nazca booby (Sula grantii) chick, Punta Suarez, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Lava heron (striated heron) (Butorides striata), Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, South America

Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki), Gardner beach, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Nazca booby (Sula grantii), Punta Suarez, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Adult yellow warbler (Dendroica petechia aureola), Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritge Site, Ecuador, South America

Adult warbler finch (Certhidea olivacea), Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritge Site, Ecuador, South America

Puerto Egas or James Bay - Santiago island - Galapagos Islands
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Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Marine Iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) on lava by Galapagos Sea Lion on Santiago Island

Ghost Crab (Ocypode gaudichaudii) Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. They live in the sand of the intertidal zone

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Galapagos fur sea lion (Arctocephalus galapagoensis), Port Egas (James Bay) Isla Santiago (Santiago Island)

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus), Port Egas (James Bay) Isla Santiago (Santiago Island)

Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Santiago Island, James Island, Port Egas. A Sea Lion nursees her young at Santiago Island

Ecuador, Galapagos, Santiago (aka James). James Bay, Puerto Egas. Whimbrel (WILD: Numenius phaeopus hudsonicus, migrant)

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Santiago Island: A Paradise of Breathtaking Beauty and Wildlife Discover the enchanting Santiago Island, located in Cape Verde's Ilha de Santiago. This captivating destination offers a myriad of wonders that will leave you awe-inspired. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Sucupira Market, where locals gather to sell their colorful produce and crafts. The bustling market is a true reflection of Cape Verdean culture and an ideal place to experience its lively spirit. As you explore the island's coastline, witness the mesmerizing sight of waves crashing against Puerto Egas. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts stunning rock formations and serves as a sanctuary for various marine species, including the Bull Galapagos sea lion. Speaking of wildlife, keep your eyes peeled for the iconic Blue-footed booby diving towards the sea with its wings gracefully folded. These magnificent birds are just one example of Santiago Island's rich biodiversity. Venture further inland to Assomada and immerse yourself in an authentic African market experience. Engage with friendly locals as you browse through stalls filled with traditional handicrafts and aromatic spices. In James Bay, encounter endangered Galapagos sea lions lounging beside their adorable pups on rocky shores. Witness their playful interactions as they frolic amidst this pristine ecosystem. Don't miss out on spotting other remarkable creatures such as Sally lightfoot crabs scuttling across volcanic rocks or Galapagos flycatchers soaring through Santiago Island's lush forests. For bird enthusiasts, catch a glimpse of American oystercatchers resting on sandy beaches alongside their fluffy chicks—a heartwarming scene that showcases nature's beauty at its finest. Lastly, be captivated by the rare sight of Galapagos fur seals basking under the sun with mouths wide open—an image that reminds us how crucial it is to protect these endangered species' habitats.