In the morning, we explored Cerro Dragon. We were walking around the brackish water lagoon and observed several lagoon birds such as sandpipers and black necked stilts. It was amazing to see marine iguanas eating the leaves of portulaca, a succulent plant found in the coastal area. There were a good number of Galapagos mockingbirds and Darwin finches. Furthermore, the Galapagos land iguanas were very busy feeding on the fresh leaves of the plants; Cerro Dragon changes dramatically during the rainy season. In the afternoon, together with the young explorers, we encountered red billed tropicbirds gliding the cliff of Eden Islet and they all enjoyed the Zodiac driving lesson; it was a lot of fun!
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 12 Apr 2017
Santa Cruz Island, 4/12/2017, National Geographic Endeavour II
- Aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II
- Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos: One Week Sailing the Islands
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