The Flightless Cormorant, also known as the Galapagos Cormorant, is one of the world’s rarest bird species, with less than a 1000 estimated to remain in existence. They’re found only on the islands of Fernandina and Isabela, where you frequently see them diving down deep into the ocean in search of prey. We were extremely fortunate to witness a rare Flightless Cormorant mating dance during our morning on Fernandina and, in the process, learned a lot about these extremely unusual birds. Hope you enjoy! –Video by Bret Love & Mary Gabbett, music by Ken Elkinson (www.kenelkinson.com)

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DAY 1- Photo Gallery: San Cristobal, Kicker Rock & Genovesa

DAY 2- Photo Gallery: Genovesa & Fernandina

DAY 3- Photo Gallery: Isabela & Santiago

DAY 4- Photo Gallery:  North Seymour & Bartolome

DAY 5- Photo Gallery:  Santa Cruz & Espanola