Lava gulls are endemic to Galapagos and are one of the rarest gulls in the world. The Charles Darwin Research Station is, at present, unsure of the total population size of lava gulls but estimates their numbers in the hundreds. Although they are not numerous, they are frequently seen (often at very close range) by those visiting the Galapagos on our Expeditions because they are noisy and obvious and, like the rest of the birds and animals that inhabit these marvelous islands, unafraid.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 01 Dec 1999
From the Polaris in the Galapagos, 12/1/1999, National Geographic Polaris
- Aboard the National Geographic Polaris
- Galápagos
Sign Up for Daily Expedition Reports
Fields with an asterisk (*) are required.
Enter travel details to receive reports from a single expedition
Send Daily Expedition Reports to friends and family
*By clicking the submit button, I authorize Lindblad Expeditions to email me; however, I am able to unsubscribe at any time. For more details, see our Privacy Policy.
Please note: All Daily Expedition Reports (DERs) are posted Monday-Friday,
during normal business hours. DERs are written onboard the ship only and do
not apply to land-based portions of expeditions.