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Waved Albatross in the Galapagos IslandsThis bird returns to Española Island at the end of first trimester (end of March) and stays here until the last days of the year. It is the largest sea bird in Galapagos. They have a well justified reason for coming back: their reproduction. Naturally, this bird needs the synchronizing of several factors before reaching reproductive success.
Different from other sea birds, the albatrosses need to walk from the island's interior toward the cliffs before flying out.
Its terrain is quite irregular, and is favored by many sea birds for its ample nesting habitat. The island has immediate access to the ocean with its steep cliffs, but it also has an interesting geographic set up where all shores are bathed by the cool waters of the South Equatorial Current (SEC). When resting in the surface of the water this beautiful sea bird will walk on water while flapping their wings vigorously before lifting themselves off the ocean. But the most impressive feature will be having the only chick they rear flying out of Española Island before the arrival of the hot season. The arrival of the warm waters brings some rain, and this causes the rapid growth of vegetation. You can see them from April to December, but it is during the dry season (June to November) where you can see them in their best reproductive stages. Chronologically, let's look at their lives: April is for courtship, May is for the eggs, and July shows the first chicks of the season. September and October will be very interesting months, since all juvenile birds will be learning to fly before their island goodbye in late December. Punta Suárez in Española Island is the visitor site where the Waved Albatross can be found. Santa Cruz first class Ship includes this site every Saturday on their Friday-Monday tours, while the luxury Yacht Isabela II is there every Wednesday in their Tuesday-Tuesday tours. More About Galapagos:Nazca BoobiesMore Galapagos Birds Cheap Air Flights to Galapagos Galapagos Beaches Pictures of Galapagos Islands Galapagos Recommended ReadingAn Identification Guide to the Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands This is the most comprehensive guide to the unique wildlife of the Galapagos, excellent and detailed descriptions of its extraordinary birds, mammals, and reptiles. (Highly recommended)Galapagos Islands Born of Fire This book is elegantly structured with stunning pictures of Galapagos Wildlife, Geology and Vegetation. It is truly a wonderful and inspiring photo book. (This book is just superb!) If you want to know more about the Galapagos Islands. Or if you need assistance to book your trip on our recommended Galapagos Islands Tour Please feel free to Contact Us
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