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There aren’t many locations on Earth that make you feel so excited that words can’t describe it. That kind of place is the Galapagos Islands, and as you’ll discover in this blog post, sometimes all you need is a galapagos baby oystercatcher from the islands to put the icing on the metaphorical Galapagos cake. When visitors first see the Enchanted Isles from above, their expectations are immediately raised by the vivid blue waters and the underlying deep blue tones of the ocean in Galapagos. Many tourists frequently comment that they know they will have a fantastic experience.
With their expansive beaches, dreamlike scenery, unique wildlife, and laid-back islanders, the question of what won’t enthrall you in the Galapagos should be asked instead of what will. Every area of the archipelago is a wonder to behold. And it will be forever!
New Arrivals at the Enchanted Isles
17 islands (14 of which can be visited) and a massive array of iconic and spectacular species is how the enchanted isles live up to their name, thanks in large part to the remarkable world they hold. Animals will walk right up to your toes, landscapes will mesmerize you just like some sort of dream, and even the local island life might spark your interest in moving to the islands. Who knows?
The good times begin as every guest boards and settles into their new residence for the next few days. When our expedition leader updates all of our new guests about what we will be doing and seeing in the upcoming days aboard the Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruise throughout the evening, their exuberant energy is practically palpable.
On our first morning on Santa Cruz Island, we make our first (and wet) landing on the crystal-clear waves of paradise. Afterward, we stroll down Bachas Beach, looking for flamingos along the waterfront. Our guests don’t think twice about getting their toes wet and quickly dipping in the water during this stroll.
We take a quick plunge in the ocean and then move on to a nearby lagoon, but sadly, there are no flamingos or “pink ladies” to be seen. We make up for it by moving on to our second lagoon, where we instantly discover a flamingo strolling around the lagoon not too far from our current location. We have seen the first of the Big 15 species thus far
The Galapagos flamingos are smaller than other types of flamingos found in North America.
Galapagos Baby Oystercatcher Spotted!
And as we’re walking out of the lagoon, we see an incredible, minuscule event right before our eyes. Everyone gasps when they discover that the tiny Galapagos baby oystercatcher has been standing on a rock directly in front of us the entire time, nearly blinded by the flamingo! Furthermore, it’s so tiny that we almost missed it entirely!
It appeared in the exhibition as poised there, gracefully swiveling its tiny body, delicate feathers, and pale crimson beak. Our visitors were astounded by how near they had come! It was an incredible sight to behold and just served to highlight how amazing this place truly is and increase our excitement for what was to come. It was the purest form of Galapagos flora and wildlife!
