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A Day To Remember: Flamingos, Frigates, And Baby Sea Turtles In Paradise
Floreana Island, May 15, 2016: The final day of a magnificent week spent in paradise. The crew on board has been enjoyable! There was no language barrier to their friendship, even though half spoke Spanish and the other half spoke English. We had a wet landing at Punta Cormorant on Floreana Island, hoping to spot some flamingos in the lagoon, and we were not disappointed! We observed three adults and one tiny juvenile, albeit far away. The day was fantastic, and the sunset was approaching.
When we arrived, someone informed us that she had just witnessed the theft of a baby sea turtle by a frigate, and just as she was about to scream, another person spoke out, pointing to the ocean. A tiny turtle was on the verge of reaching the water! She was so stunning and unguarded. From a distance, everyone was incredibly eager for her to enter the ocean so they could escape the ravenous frigates.
Everyone was so ecstatic when she eventually arrived that we even clapped. Unfortunately, the danger persists even after turtles reach the ocean because life is cruel. They still face several risks, and even if they are not submerged in deep water, they can still be seen from the air. After initially missing the turtle, a second frigate began to approach and eventually caught up with her. Nobody will ever forget the beautiful yet tragic event they had. Thank you, frigate, and yes, baby sea turtle.
