Bartolomé Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, October 21, 2021
Lava heron near Bartolomé. —Christian Saa, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Bonneville Dam, Oregon, U.S.A.
Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey, October 22, 2021
During our passage through the navigation lock at Bonneville Dam a group of pirates, led by King Neptune, boarded the ship to help us celebrate the Last Lock of National Geographic Quest’s season on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. —David Cothran, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Prince Philip's Steps, Genovesa Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, October 22, 2021
Our adventure began with a walk starting at the famous Prince Philip’s Steps. My colleague, Christian, was able to find the first elusive short-eared owl and save the day! All of us felt rewarded to have a unique view to the only camouflage diurnal raptor. —Celso Montalvo, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Astoria, Oregon, U.S.A.
Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey, October 24, 2021
National Geographic Quest tied to the pier in Astoria, Oregon.—Dave Katz, Video Chronicler
North Seymour Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, October 24, 2021
Palo santo trees are common in the Galápagos dry forest, which is a nice word for “desert.” These trees adapt to the drought by losing all their leaves and staying dormant until the rain revives them in January. —Salvador Cazar, Naturalist
Astoria, Oregon, U.S.A.
Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey, October 24, 2021
Naturalist David Cothran photographing a fly agaric mushroom, one of the most iconic of the toadstool species. —Dave Katz, Video Chronicler
Lewiston, Idaho, U.S.A.
Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey, October 25, 2021
A litter of salmon roe is sprinkled among the shoreline rocks. Salmon are an anadromous fish meaning they hatch in freshwater, go to sea and several years later, then return to fresh water to spawn and die. —Linda Burback, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Palouse Falls, Washington, U.S.A.
Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey, October 26, 2021
Fall colors accentuate Palouse Falls during National Geographic Sea Lion’s late October arrival. —Patrick MacQuarrie, Cultural Specialist
Urbina Bay, Isabela Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, October 26, 2021
Wondering how the traffic looks in the Galápagos? Yes, sometimes we get held up by giant tortoises on the path! —Ixora Berdonces, Naturalist
Espumilla Beach, Santiago Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, October 26, 2021
Juvenile Galapagos hawks chasing ghost crabs on the ground. —Ramiro Adrian, Naturalist
