This week's photos from the field included a rare river otter sighting in Patagonia, gray whale encounters in Baja California, and a shark off the coast of South Africa.
Isla Magdalena, Baja California
Wild Baja California Escape: The Whales of Magdalena Bay, March 21, 2024
A stunning gastropod shows off while guests, sand dunes, and the sun adorn the background. —Alex Rubenstein
Gough Island, Tristan da Cunha
Cape to Cape: A Voyage from Cape Horn to Cape Town, March 21, 2024
One of the few rockhopper penguins that had finished molting. —Jamie Coleman, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California
Baja California: A Remarkable Journey, March 22, 2024
Adult California gray whale spy-hopping near a panga full of Lindblad Expeditions guests in San Ignacio Lagoon. —Michael Nolan, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Fakarava South, French Polynesia
Pearls of the Pacific: Exploring The Society and Tuamotu Islands, March 23, 2024
Today we had one of the most incredible experiences one can have on a tropical expedition. —Madalena Patacho, Naturalist
Rabida Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, March 24, 2024
On Rabida Island we encountered two American flamingoes feeding on brine shrimp. We loved this flamingo's reflection on the calm waters of the lagoon. —Gilda Gonzalez
Chilean Fjords
Southern Patagonia: Glaciers, Fjords & Wildlife, March 24, 2024
Two of our guests admire the view from the summit of our Hoste Island hike. Hoste Island was also named by Fitzroy after one of Nelson’s proteges. —Michael Jackson, Naturalist
Isla de los Estados, Argentina
Southern Patagonia: Glaciers, Fjords & Wildlife, March 26, 2024
We awoke to this beautiful sunrise as we approached the island. Immediately we knew we were in for a good time. —Jeff Litton, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Cape Town, South Africa
A Voyage from Cape Horn to Cape Town, March 27, 2024
A seven gill shark documented by our staff divers. —Brett Garner, Undersea Specialist
Isla de los Estados, Argentina
Southern Patagonia: Glaciers, Fjords & Wildlife, March 27, 2024
A rare sight to start the day was a playful pair of river otters that showed up near our landing beach. It definitely pays off to be out early and as often as possible when it comes to wildlife watching. —Santiago Imberti, Naturalist
Santiago Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, March 27, 2024
Female lava lizards turn their necks red to attract males, and they climb the tallest spots to control their territory. —Christian Saa, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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