10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In addition to these changes in classification and distribution, there are larger issues that may play a role in the overall future of the Galápagos as a protected area; conservationists are facing increasing pressure from the tourism industry and the international fishing industry. Some finches, like Mangrove Finch, have become elusive.

2006 278

2006 Tortoises Sea Lions Porpoises 278

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2013

This is one of the smallest dolphin species in the world, not much bigger than the common Harbour Porpoise Americans might be familiar with. They know their stuff, care about the dolphins, and give a portion of the profits to help protect the species, which, by the way, recently got a no-take zone where we saw them! Akaroa Harbour.

Dolphins 167

Dolphins Sharks New Zealand Albatross 167

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2012

Pelagic Scene off Cape Point: Trawl being retrieved This is the best time for close-up photography, so engrossed are the squabbling birds with their feeding priorities as they slow their pace to alight on the surface as scraps and by-catch drifts back along the wake triggering a competitive feeding frenzy.

Albatross 215

Albatross Penguins Dolphins Whales 215

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

I’ve been on a whale-watching trip in Orange County , twice gone out to Santa Cruz Island , and even visited Protection Island off the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. Now I had come close to doing pelagic trips out west before. Sabine’s Gulls are far too wonderful for this picture to represent them.

Whales 130

Whales Whaling Albatross Sea Lions 130