Bartolome Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, April 21, 2022
After the exploration walk, we visited a different part of the island. We relaxed on a golden sand beach at the foot of the iconic Pinnacle Rock. We also explored the coast in Zodiacs and by snorkeling. This island has an amazing snorkeling site that harbors a large variety of fish and Galapagos penguins. Today, we were lucky to see these amazing birds in the water as we explored the site. —Juan Carlos Avila, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Isabela Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, April 27, 2022
As we continued our walk, we encountered beautiful male land iguanas along the path. They were warming up so they can move around and find food. Based on their color and behaviors, they may be looking for a territory with females. —Patricio Maldonado, Naturalist
Van Keulen Fjord, Svalbard, Norway
Land Of The Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration Of Arctic Svalbard, April 29, 2022
We were in for a real treat, as we observed over twenty Svalbard reindeer roaming around the plain. They seemed to vacillate between curiosity and uncertainty. They gradually approached us and then quickly rushed away. —Sue Forbes, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Hood River, Oregon
Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey, April 29, 2022
Instagram sensation “Flash,” a pygmy goat, dines on ponderosa pine bark while being admired by guests of National Geographic Sea Bird. Draper Girls Farms, Hood River, Oregon. —Patrick MacQuarrie, Cultural Specialist
Krossfjord, Svalbard, Norway
Land Of The Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration Of Arctic Svalbard, April 30, 2022
A lounging Atlantic walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) soaks in the sunshine while resting after foraging dives in the fjord. Ice is very important for walruses. They need to rest between dives to the sea bottom where they look for clams, mussels, and other marine invertebrate prey. —James Hyde, Undersea Specialist
Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, April 30, 2022
Landscape at low tide on Cerro Dragon. —Ixora Berdonces, Naturalist
Floreana Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, May 2, 2022
Galapagos naturalist Bernie Jacome on a photography excursion. We are on a photography-oriented expedition, so we went ashore by 6:00 a.m. to catch the best light. As the photographers prepared to capture a Galapagos flycatcher, the individual jumped on Bernie’s camera lens. Galapagos flycatchers are territorial. When this individual saw its reflection on the lens, it decided to get closer to inspect. —Salvador Cazar, Naturalist (photo by Walter Perez)
Ra'iatea, French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Beyond the Postcard, May 2, 2022
Standing stones mark one of the sacred marae sites on Mātāhiraitera'i Point. This area is a significant Polynesian treasure, listed as a World Heritage Site. —Andrew Peacock, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Victoria, British Columbia
Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia, May 3, 2022
Victoria is known for its colorful gardens, and spring is in full bloom today. —Berit Solstad, Naturalist
Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, May 3, 2022
As the morning progressed, we went to the highlands to have lunch at the beautiful Rancho El Manzanillo where giant tortoises roam. After a tasty meal, we changed into rubber boots to walk among these gentle giants. Our photographers had the chance to get amazing shots of the tortoises as they rested in the shade, mated, or chased each other. Some even walked through our group. —Anahi Concari, Naturalist
Makatea Island, French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Beyond the Postcard, May 3, 2022
Our first stop in the Tuamotu Islands was Makatea. This uplifted coral island is a paradise both above and below water. —Mike Greenfelder, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, May 4, 2022
Sunrise through the bushes on the beach at Dragon Hill. Sesuvium grows on the shores of the Galapagos Islands. This succulent provides its own source of sunblock. —Charles Wittmer, Naturalist
