Creature close-ups in the Galápagos and Amazon, landscapes in Alaska, and a stunning close-up of birds in flight in Svalbard were among the memorable photos submitted by field staff this week.
Misty Fjords National Monument, Alaska
Voyage to Alaska, British Columbia and Haida Gwaii, May 8, 2025
National Geographic Sea Bird cruises through Owl Pass, deep in Misty Fjords National Monument. —Russell Laman, Naturalist/Expedition Diver
Cobh, Ireland
Ancient Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland, May 10, 2025
A blue tit carrying food back to the nest at Harper’s Island Nature Reserve. We were fortunate to have a guided tour of the reserve by Jim Wilson, who helped establish protection for this precious habitat among the industrial estates of Cork Harbour. —Conor Ryan, Naturalist
Poolepynten, Svalbard, Norway
Svalbard in Spring: Arctic Wildlife, Light and Ice, May 10, 2025
A group of king eiders fly by for a quick distraction from the walruses. —Ezra Siegel, Naturalist
Rabida Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, May 11, 2025
A very playful and curious sea lion during our snorkeling activity. It came really close to the camera, definitely wanting to be the star of the show. —Felipe Cazar, Naturalist
George Island, Alaska
Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands and Tracy Arm Fjord, May 11, 2025
A clear view of the Fairweather Mountain range from George Island. —Jim Coyer, Undersea Specialist
Pahuachiro Cano Casual Trail, Peru
Upper Amazon: A River Expedition, May 12, 2025
The giant monkey tree frog is a nocturnal creature that we were extremely lucky to observe during our morning hike. —Santiago Imberti, Naturalist
Espanola Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage, May 12, 2025
Marine iguanas basking on the rocks of Punta Suarez. —Anahi Concari, Naturalist
Fowey, England
Ancient Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland, May 14, 2025
Sailing regatta in Fowey River as National Geographic Explorer departed at sunset. —Justin Hofman, Undersea Specialist
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