The second day of our journey through Baja California started as we sailed south towards Los Islotes. This is a very special place, where California sea lions find a suitable environment to haul-out, and to form a breeding colony during the summer months. We spent the morning taking close looks at these wonderful marine mammals, and the multitude of seabirds that roost and nest on the volcanic rocks. We also had an afternoon full of activities in a place called Ensenada Grande. Here, we enjoyed a wonderful hike, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and kayaking.
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- 12 Mar 2018
Los Islotes & Ensenada Grande, 3/12/2018, National Geographic Sea Bird
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- Baja California
Alberto Montaudon, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Alberto fell in love with nature as a young child. Born and raised in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, His father taught him from a very early age to understand, love, and respect nature. Due to his upbringing, Alberto became a biologist, decided to foll...
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