This week's photos from the field included rare wildlife in the Peruvian Amazon, majestic landscapes in Alaska and Norway, and a spectacular sunset in Indonesia.
Fernandina Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, May 20, 2024
Marine iguana swimming. —Franklin Ramirez
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Belluda Creek, Peru
Upper Amazon Aboard the Delfin II, May 21, 2024
Three-toed sloth. At first glance they look like big, round ant nests hanging on trees, but even from far away our intrepid guides can distinguish this cute creature with their eagle eyes. —Christian Saa, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Magdalena River, Peru
Upper Amazon Aboard the Delfin II, May 22, 2024
Today I had the best sighting I have ever had of the tiny ferruginous pygmy owl. This rather elusive bird is very hard to find due to its small size. It was amazingly close to our skiff, the closest I have ever seen! —Carlos Romero, Expedition Leader
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Amalfi, Italy
Northern Italy Under Sail: Genoa, Pisa, and the Amalfi Coast aboard Sea Cloud II, May 23, 2024
The colonnade of the cathedral is perfect for framing photography. —Massimo Bassano, National Geographic Photography Expert
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Hellemofjord, Norway
Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard, May 23, 2024
Kayakers in front of the amazing scenery of Hellemobotn. The settlement is visible in the background. —Kerstin Langenberger, Naturalist
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San Cristobal Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, May 24, 2024
Blue-footed booby nesting on Punta Pitt with a wonderful ocean view. —Ixora Berdonces, Naturalist
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South Sawyer Glacier, Alaska
Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands & Tracy Arm Fjord, May 25, 2024
Textures of glacier ice. —Emily Mall, Naturalist
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Española Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, May 26, 2024
The color blue in nature is quite rare and it is exhilarating to see these incredible blue feet so close. The boobies, by far, are the favorite bird of our guests! —Bernie Jacome, Naturalist
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Lake Eva, Alaska
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness, May 26, 2024
A red-breasted sapsucker collecting food for a nest. —Alex Harper, Naturalist
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Svalbard, Norway
Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard, May 27, 2024
Captain Heidi leading the charge as we “push” National Geographic Resolution out of the ice. —Tommy Heinrich, Naturalist
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Floreana Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, May 27, 2024
Along the coast of La Picona beach at Punta Cormorant, there was a female yellow warbler looking for some insects. She finally found several flies and was actively catching them from some debris brought by the marine currents to the shore. —Gilda Gonzalez, Naturalist
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Sumbawa, Indonesia
Kimberley Expedition: Northwest Australia and Indonesia, May 27, 2024
Photographer enjoying the sunset. —Mike Greenfelder, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Tracy Arm, Alaska
Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands & Tracy Arm Fjord, May 27, 2024
A rainbow forms in the early evening as National Geographic Sea Lion cruises in search of wildlife. —Emily Mall, Naturalist
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