2geonomads

2nd May 2015

Santiago Island

Overnight we have travelled west to Santiago Island and James Bay and our morning excursion takes us along the blackened coastline where lava has eroded. We very soon come across some Fur Seals swimming in the clearest water we have so far seen on this trip.

One could spend all day observing these beautiful creatures but there are Marine Iguanas, Sally Lightfoot Crabs and a solitary Blue Heron to see. Sadly we see ample evidence of the toll climate change has taken on the Iguana population.

After lunch we embark on a walk from the beach at Buccaneer Cove,

at first crossing an open, arid area surrounded by mangrove vegetation before gradually climbing up the deeply wooded slopes above a small lagoon.

We are in search of a hawk which frequents this area but all to no avail. We do come across countless small birds such as Finches and Mocking Birds and Pelicans making spectacular dives into the water.

With both the temperature and the humidity climbing rapidly we are all quite happy to get back into the Panga and head back to Tip Top 2.

Cheers

The Obese Ferret