Sand Dollar Beach, Baja California
Baja California and the Sea of Cortez: Among the Great Whales, January 27, 2022
A few of the beautiful shells we found on the beach. —John Pachuta, Naturalist
Monkey River, Belize
Belize to Tikal: Reefs, Rivers & Ruins of The Maya World, January 27, 2022
National Geographic Sea Lion at sunrise. —Jeff Litton, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica
Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, January 27, 2022
Tricolored heron displaying its long neck in the mangrove forest. —Jennifer Davidson, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Pucate River, Peru
Upper Amazon Aboard Delfin II, January 29, 2022
In the early afternoon, we had a marvelous sighting at a relatively close range. The ship was tied up along the riverbank with many small trees around. In one of the trees, we observed a greater kiskadee nest. It was very amusing to see how solicitous both bird parents were, constantly bringing food to their chicks. I spent a long time looking for the right angle to photograph this event. —Carlos Romero, Expedition Leader
San Pedrillo Ranger’s Station, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, January 29, 2022
With a very distinct call, this yellow-throated toucan is the largest in the region. It bids us farewell as the day turns into afternoon. —Isabel Salas Vindas, Naturalist (photo by Jennifer Davidson)
Red Bank, Belize
Wild Belize Escape: Wildlife, Reefs, and Rivers, January 29, 2022
At first, we could only hear the “craaaakk” sounds as macaws flew over the forest. All of a sudden, as a pair of scarlet macaws flew across the valley, everyone aimed cameras and binoculars towards them. Pair by pair, they streamed through…18, 20, 24, 30, 42 and the numbers continued to grow! As the macaws landed on treetops and disappeared behind foliage, we continued to hear more and more as flock after flock arrived in the valley. Red, blue and yellow adorned the polewood trees for hours. —Luz Hunter, Cultural Specialist (photo by Jeff Litton)
Rabida Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, January 30, 2022
Portrait of a Galapagos sea lion. Taking advantage of the nutrient-rich waters, Galapagos sea lions are taking their time to reproduce. In this photo, you can see a female Galapagos sea lion on the beach on Rabida Island. —Salvador Cazar, Naturalist
St. Andrews, South Georgia Island
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands, January 30, 2022
Two juvenile southern elephant seals on the beach at Gold Harbour. —Amanda Hunter, Naturalist
Caletas, Costa Rica
Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, January 30, 2022
For our first adventure, we boarded Zodiacs to begin the exploration. Guests were full of emotions. Upon landing on Caletas, we prepared for the expedition. Once groups were organized, we started our walk. We discovered amazing army ants, bananaquit birds and scarlet macaws, which all elicited different reactions from our guests. Some were surprised, some loved it and some were a little nervous. Everyone was interested and amazed. —Mario Fernandez, Naturalist (photo by Frank Simms)
Cuverville Island, Antarctica
Antarctica & Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords, January 31, 2022
The dive team explores below the waves on Cuverville Island. —Adam Maire, Undersea Specialist
Arroyo Encantado, Isla San Jose, Baja California
Baja California and the Sea of Cortez: Among the Great Whales, February 3, 2022
Walking along the beach, we found many treasures on the sand—evidence of the marine life in nearby waters. Here is the test (outer skeleton) of a sea urchin. —Berit Solstad, Naturalist
