Distinctive red-rimmed eyes and elegant tail feathers
Swallow Tailed Gulls happen to be the only nocturnal gull not exclusively on the Island but in the whole world. The adults are distinguished by their black heads with a scarlet ring all over their eyes. Swallow-Tailed Gulls in the Galapagos Islands begin breeding at the age of five and lay only one egg per breeding season. Because gulls do not have a specific mating season and mate opportunistically, they can be seen nesting all year. These lovely birds eat far out at sea, close to 18 miles (30 kilometers) from land. They primarily feed on squid and small fish that swim near the water’s surface at night, especially during the initial stage of a new moon. Their incredible night vision allows each other to hunt for food so effectively in the dark.
The Island has a path visitors can go through to experience some adventure. The path goes through both the island's interior and...
A great place for hiking and snorkeling. A little after the landing, visitors may encounter a Sea Lion colony laying on the beach as...
Here, there is a path following the shore into an unsettling scene of jet black lava. These hardy shrubs can thrive in the absence of soil and...
Also known as a paradise to watch birds, Darwin Bay is a stunning white coral beach with sally lightfoot crabs, marine iguanas...
Three separate land paths are available to visitors visiting Puerto Egas. On this bay, there are 3 different paths...
Be prepared for the steep climb, but do not worry because you can hold onto a railing that goes all over the...
