Sanderling Sanderling (Calidris alba)

Sanderling Sanderling (Calidris alba), originally uploaded by Duane McDowell.

Yellow Warbler (Dendroica petechia) - Isla Fernandina, 12/8/2005

Yellow Warbler (Dendroica petechia) - Isla Fernandina, 12/8/2005, originally uploaded by Duane McDowell.

The male Yellow Warblers on the Galapagos have a fairly pronounced rusty-red cap.

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), Isla Fernandina, 12/8/2005

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), Isla Fernandina, 12/8/2005, originally uploaded by Duane McDowell.

Lava Heron (Butorides sundevalli)

Lava Heron (Butorides sundevalli), originally uploaded by Duane McDowell.

A patient predator. This bird has a spider web between his bill and the top of his head, but he isn't moving a muscle...

Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii)

Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii), originally uploaded by Duane McDowell.

The speed of these birds hitting the water was amazing. Flocks of them would dive into schools of small fish, leaving bubble trails behind them in the water. It was like watching arrows being fired into the ocean.

Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii)

Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii), originally uploaded by Duane McDowell.

Brown Noddy (Anous stolidus), Isla Baltra, 12/9/2005

Brown Noddy (Anous stolidus), Isla Baltra, 12/9/2005, originally uploaded by Duane McDowell.