This week's photos from the field include fuzzy seal pups in Antarctica, beautiful skies in Baja California and the Galápagos Islands, and a meeting of sister ships National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution.
Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe
Sailing the Caribbean aboard Sea Cloud, February 19, 2024
Dawn breaks over the bay as Sea Cloud sits at anchor. —Andrew Peacock, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Magdalena Bay, Baja California
Wild Baja California Escape: The Whales of Magdalena Bay, February 20, 2024
A beautiful Baja California sunset. —Kimberly Wood, Naturalist
Belluda Creek, Peru
Upper Amazon Aboard the Delfin II, February 21, 2024
Saddle-back tamarin curiously watching us! —Juan Carlos Avila, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Bahia Almejas, Baja California
Wild Baja California Escape: The Whales of Magdalena Bay, February 22, 2024
A ‘rainblow’. —Jim Coyer, Undersea Specialist
Bartolome, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, February 22, 2024
A lovely sunrise at Bartolome Island. —Cristian Villaroel, Naturaliast
Jenny Island, Antarctica
Epic Antarctica: From the Peninsula to the Ross Sea & Beyond, February 22, 2024
Antarctic fur seals bask in the sunshine ashore at Jenny Island. —Jamie Coleman, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Gamboa, Panama
Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, February 23, 2024
We found a Choco screech owl sleeping as we walked the trails of the Rainforest Discovery Center. —Isabel Salas Vindas, Naturalist (Photo by Jose Perez)
Lemaire Channel, Antarctica
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands, February 23, 2024
Doing a double take as our sister ship pulls alongside us in the Lemaire Channel. —Gail Ashton, Undersea Specialist
Neko Harbor, Antarctica
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands, February 24, 2024
Several leopard seals were hauled out on the ice, and we saw one actively searching for penguin prey amongst the brash ice. We also saw an elephant seal along the shore and Weddell and fur seals on the ice. —Rob Edwards, Naturalist
North Seymour Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, February 25, 2024
Flamingos are not native to the Galápagos Islands but can occasionally be spotted in the brackish lagoons. These elegant birds are known for their vibrant pink plumage and long, slender necks. While not as commonly seen as other species in the Galápagos, such as blue-footed boobies or sea lions, flamingos are indeed the favorite of many. —Anahí Concari, Naturalist
Fortuna Bay, South Georgia Island
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands, February 25, 2024
Baby fur seals. —Javier Cotin, Naturalist
Isabela Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, February 27, 2024
Guests observing a blue-footed booby before landing for our hike in the morning. —Cristian Villarroel, Naturalist
Taveuni, Fiji
Fiji and Tahiti Adventure: Vibrant Reefs and Cultural History, February 28, 2024
Island life at Waitabu Village. —Fiona Wardle, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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