This week's photos from the field included stunning close-ups of wildlife in Panama, the Galápagos Islands, and Antarctica, where naturalists captured clear photos of whale flukes that enabled them to identify three specific individuals on HappyWhale, one of which has made several trips back and forth from the Galápagos!
White Narrows, Chile
Exploring Patagonia’s National Parks From Puerto Montt to Tierra Del Fuego, November 7, 2024
National Geographic Resolution cruises through a tight pass in the White Narrows, headed south. —Alyssa Adler, Undersea Specialist (Photo by Eric Wehrmeister)
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San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, November 8, 2024
American oystercatcher foraging on the beach. —Felipe Wittmer Naranjo, Naturalist
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Karukinka Natural Park, Chile
Exploring Patagonia’s National Parks From Puerto Montt to Tierra Del Fuego, November 8, 2024
Elephant seal on the beach at Karukinka Park. —Kevin Rattue, Naturalist
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Barro Colorado Island, Panama
Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast, November 9, 2024
This female mantled howler monkey gave us a good demonstration of how she uses her prehensile tail to secure herself to the tree while she eats. —Cristian Moreno, Undersea Specialist
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Wilhelmina Bay, Antarctica
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands, November 10, 2024
We encountered many different minke and humpback whales and had especially great views of three individuals. We were also able to identify them by their unique flukes, one has even migrated to the Galápagos Islands and back multiple times! —Mike Greenfelder, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Española Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, November 10, 2024
The shameless Española mockingbird was closely inspecting our snorkeling gear. —Fernando Ortiz, Naturalist
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Gold Harbour, Antarctica
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands, November 10, 2024
Group of king penguins standing in the stream at Gold Harbour. —Tiphanie May, Naturalist
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Española Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage, November 11, 2024
The waved albatross during courtship is one of the most captivating displays we see in the Galápagos. —Anahí Concari, Naturalist
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Cooper Bay, South Georgia Island
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands, November 11, 2024
Elephant seal weaners enjoying the sunshine. —Jamie Coleman, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, November 12, 2024
Galápagos giant tortoises tend to be a bit shy, however this male was very curious and came closer to inspect the camera and the photographer. —Gilda Gonzalez, Naturalist
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Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, November 13, 2024
The golden reptile Conolophus subcristatus, the Galápagos land iguana enjoying the morning sun at Cerro Dragon. —Omar Adrian, Naturalist
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