Post on 23-Feb-2016
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Galapagos July 23
The north side of Santa Cruz is arid and rocky. Ouch-y lava on the beach.
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Sally Lightfoot Crab coming our of her hole on the beach.
Santa CruzDragon Hill 23 Jul 09
Just off the beach was a brackish pond
Santa CruzDragon Hill 23 Jul 09
In the pond were wading birds: Flamingo and Black-necked Stilt.
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Land iguanas have been reintroduced after they controlled dogs and cats.
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Lil and Jim on Dragon Hill. M.S. Endeavor in background.
Santa CruzDragon Hill 23 Jul 09
Finally, a large ground finch. See the beak comes high on his nose.
Santa CruzDragon Hill 23 Jul 09
Bumblebee. Jim likes challenges with his camera.
Santa CruzDragon Hill 23 Jul 09
Route taken to dateSantiago IslandGalapagos
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Approaching Santiago Island 23 Jul 09Santiago IslandGalapagos
A small volcanic island just off Santiago Island
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Galapagos Penguins 23 Jul 09Santiago IslandGalapagos
Our friend Mel and his grand-daughter
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