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Red-footed boobies community
The excellent news that the red-footed booby population at Punta Pitt had rebounded was declared by the Galapagos Conservancy on January 25, 2016. Their report stated that the most recent census found 974 adult birds, 89 chicks, and 252 juveniles in shrubs and on the ground. Including flying birds will likely result in a 10% rise in population. Compared to the 45 red-footed boobies (Sula sula) that were recorded at Punta Pitt on San Cristobal Island in 1998—less than ten years ago—these numbers show a significant rise.
A significant portion of this achievement can be attributed to the Galapagos National Park’s efforts to eliminate invasive plant species and lessen the presence of alien predators like ants, mice, feral cats, and goats to promote native food sources and vegetation.
We want to congratulate the park management team on this accomplishment. We invite you to join us on our Eastern Islands itinerary on Santa Cruz II to witness this rare species in its native habitat.
