Elegant form and distinctive yellow crown, embodies the mysterious allure of the nocturnal world
Yellow crowned Night Herons are kings of the night in the Galápagos Islands. They have distinct markings on their heads. They have white cheeks and a yellow crown that wraps around their head to their eyes and bill, with a long white feather on top of their crown. The Yellow-Crowned Night Heron stands about 2ft (60cm) taller than the Lava Heron. It is distinguished by its stocky stature and a thick neck that has become thinner when extended. This characteristic can cause its head to appear comically disproportionate to its body. It lives in the same habitat as other herons, in mangroves, swamps, and marshes. It lives near fresh and salty water, which helps it find food. Crustaceans make up a large portion of their diet, but they also enjoy eating scorpions, locusts, and other insects. They primarily catch their food at night due to the fact that this bird is most active at that time of the day.
This wall dive is a perfect option for people who have experience scuba diving since its currents are heavy...
Eastern coast outwards into the water, providing a secluded bay that is ideal for snorkeling. There is no need...
The surface of Punta Carrión is 90 feet below sea level. White tip reef sharks, scorpion fish, marbled...
The abundance of olivine crystals is what gives the green sand beach its distinctive tint. While the thin...
Perfect place for diving and seeking beautiful marine wildlife. It was given that name in honor of...
A diving and snorkeling destination. Typically, the water is clean, providing between 9 and 18 meters of...
Has a depth of 20-25 meters and the island's rocky undersea walls are home to an extremely high number of...
Is 400 feet or so above sea level. Here, you get the chance to get a boat tour provided by the region to go snorkeling...
Known location for night diving. Here, the water drops to a depth of 70 feet, and the current is typically calm...
Perfect place to observe Sea Lions. The reason for its name it's because of the amount of...
As many islets are, this one was also formed because of a volcanic uprising. Killer whales, sometimes...
This one was also formed because of a volcanic uprising. Killer whales, sometimes known as orcas, have occasionally been spotted in...
This beautiful town with a long radiant beach is considered one of the best places in Galápagos. After a day...
Mejia Point, another tourist destination for Marchena, is located on the island's southwest shore...
