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March 4, 2016 · 5:35 am

Fun Photo Friday — Ballestos Favorites Part 3

This Island is for the Birds

Today is our last look at Islas Ballestas. But before we continue up the coast of South America to Lima, Peru, I’m going to take you on a detour to a very special spot in New Mexico. There’s a reason for this, because this historic site is only open twice a year and upcoming April 2 is one of those two days for 2016. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed in the delay getting back to our northward cruise from Chile to Los Angeles when you see this upcoming surprise. Look for a continuation on this series in two weeks’ time.

Until then, here are our last views of Islas Ballestas:

Don’t Bother Me

Harmonious Humboldts

Shady Sea Lion Beach

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March 2, 2016 · 5:35 am

Islas Ballestas, Galápagos on the Cheap — Part 6

Ballestas color

Here is another bird we saw on our excursion to Islas Ballestas. It’s the Inca tern, (the smaller charcoal-colored birds to the left of the larger Peruvian booby) and it sports a stunning red bill, orange feet, and delicate white and yellow designs on its head.

The beautiful red bills of the Inca tern

Here we have a pair of South American sea lions sunning themselves:

Sunning

While these ladies more enjoyed the shade:

Lying in the shade

In this shot we have a number of mother sea lions, many squirming pups, and a huge male near the center of the image:

The nursery

And finally for today one last image of the ubiquitous Peruvian booby:

More Peruvian boobies

For Additional Information:

Islas Ballestas — Wikipedia
Islas Ballestas — Lonely Planet
Paracas National Reserve — Wikipedia
Paracas National Reserve — Trip Advisor
Paracas National Reserve — Nature.org
Ballestas Islands — Trip Advisor

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February 29, 2016 · 5:35 am

Islas Ballestas, Galápagos on the Cheap — Part 5

Peruvian boobies

Yes, we saw much more than Peruvian boobies and South American sea lions on our visit to Islas Ballestas. Here, for instance, are a pair of Humboldt penguins crashing a Pervian booby party: