Galapagos July 23

The north side of Santa Cruz is arid and rocky. Ouch-y lava on the beach.

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Sally Lightfoot Crab coming our of her hole on the beach.

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Just off the beach was a brackish pond

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In the pond were wading birds: Flamingo and Black-necked Stilt.

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Land iguanas have been reintroduced after they controlled dogs and cats.

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Lil and Jim on Dragon Hill. M.S. Endeavor in background.

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Finally, a large ground finch. See the beak comes high on his nose.

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Bumblebee. Jim likes challenges with his camera.

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Approaching Santiago Island 23 Jul 09Santiago IslandGalapagos

A small volcanic island just off Santiago Island

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Our friend Mel and his grand-daughter

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