Buccaneer Cove was a hideout for pirates looking to stock up with food and water. Lots of birds and a few sea lions relaxing on the rocks
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A lava gull
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Blue-footed boobies here!!!
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And a brown pelican
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Exploring a cave at Buccaneer Cove, looking for treasure!
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Whales!
I think they are fin or minke wales, feeding with opportunistic frigate birds nearby looking for scraps.
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In the afternoon, we visited Rabida Island with its red sand beach and red rock everywhere
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A Galapagos dove (endemic species)
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A happy sea lion swimming in the red surf
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back on board, the frigate birds were vying for prime perch locations on the top deck
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