We left Isla Asuncion late in the afternoon and while we slept, the captain and crew drove all night towards our next destination: Isla Santa Margarita, ¾ the way down the Baja peninsula. The original plan for this journey was to spend a day and a half at Bahia Magdalena and Isla Magdalena, but a SNAFU with politics prevented this outcome. After discussing our options, we all agreed that we’d spend a half day at nearby Margarita Island, which shared the same ecosystems as Magdalena. We would invest the additional day at Isla Socorro, which was the main focus of our mission to the Revillagigedos.
After an early breakfast, I climbed up to the upper deck to join Amy and Jorge, already at their posts. We’d been seeing shearwaters all the way down the coast. Nearly all of these had been Black-Vented, with a Sooty or a Pink-Sided thrown in. Now at these latitudes, it was the Pink-Sided Shearwaters that dominated.
After a short vigil, we spotted a Common Dolphin, then another and another. It was a large pod, and they all stopped by visit us and play in the bow wave.
We arrived at the anchorage late in the morning and the skiffs carried us to shore where all the intrepid explorers scattered along the coast to discover what lived there. I carried a lot of heavy gear with me on these excursions and it limited how far I could hike. There were plenty of interesting subjects along the shores to hold my interest, so I did not range as far as the rest of the company.
The weather was cloudy on our visit and it turned to rain for a while, but that did not dampen the spirits of our party. Though it diminished the quality of some of the images I collected.
At the day’s end, we boarded the Shogun, had dinner, then we had a “round up”. These were some of my favorite moments of the journey. Each of the science teams, one after the other, would describe their findings. There was genuine interest and enthusiasm among everyone to learn of the discoveries each team had made during the course of the day.
Hang onto your hats campers! Our next stop is the Revillagigedo Archipelago island of San Benedicto.
Images below:

Beach Where We Landed(n/a) |
Description: On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our forth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 16:39 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: NIKON D7200, 12 mm, f/9.0, 1/320 |
File Name: MargaritaIsland-OnTheBeach_D728589 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Western Gull(Larus occidentalis) |
Description: On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our forth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 15:52 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/3200 |
File Name: WesternGull_D5X5888 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our fourth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 15:56 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/3200 |
File Name: TriColoredHeron_D5X5902 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Our Elegant Staterooms(n/a) |
Description: Three bunks in most cabins, but only 2 occupied this trip. On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 12:00 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: XT1575, 4.67 mm, f/2.0, 1/15 |
File Name: ShogunCabins-JcD-_2017-02-12_120021_Phone |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Bird Watching Station(n/a) |
Description: On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 9:43 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: XT1575, 4.67 mm, f/2.0, 1/1400 |
File Name: ShogunBirdWatch-JcD-_2017-02-12_094318_Phone |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Bird Watching Station(n/a) |
Description: Amy andf Jorge on board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 7:04 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: XT1575, 4.67 mm, f/2.0, 1/120 |
File Name: ShogunBirdWatch-JcD-_2017-02-12_070417_Phone |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Pink-Footed Shearwater(Puffinus creatopus) |
Description: On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 10:07 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/6400 |
File Name: PinkFootedShearwater_D5X5740 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Pink-Footed Shearwater(Puffinus creatopus) |
Description: On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 10:07 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/8000 |
File Name: PinkFootedShearwater_D5X5714 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Pink-Footed Shearwater(Puffinus creatopus) |
Description: On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 9:37 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/8000 |
File Name: PinkFootedShearwater_D5X5560 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Nazca Booby(Sula granti) |
Description: On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 9:21 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/8000 |
File Name: NazcaBooby_D5X5310 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Nazca Booby(Sula granti) |
Description: On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 9:21 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/8000 |
File Name: NazcaBooby_D5X5307 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Masked Booby(Sula dactylatra) |
Description: On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 9:28 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/8000 |
File Name: MaskedBooby_D5X5467 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Masked Booby(Sula dactylatra) |
Description: On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 9:23 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/8000 |
File Name: MaskedBooby_D5X5405 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Masked Booby(Sula dactylatra) |
Description: On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 9:22 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/8000 |
File Name: MaskedBooby_D5X5371 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Masked Booby(Sula dactylatra) |
Description: On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 9:22 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/8000 |
File Name: MaskedBooby_D5X5339 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Beach Where We Landed(n/a) |
Description: On land and under shelter from the rain, we wait for our ride back to the boat. At Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our forth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 17:34 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: NIKON D7200, 12 mm, f/9.0, 1/2500 |
File Name: MargaritaIsland-OnTheBeach_D728591 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


California Gull(Larus californicus) |
Description: On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our forth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 15:46 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/2000 |
File Name: CaliforniaGull_D5X5861 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


The Beach Landing(n/a) |
Description: On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Amy dons her hiking boots. Our forth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 13:43 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: XT1575, 4.67 mm, f/2.0, 1/1900 |
File Name: MargaritaIsland-JcD-_2017-02-12_134351_Phone |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


The Beach Landing(n/a) |
Description: Stormy skies over the island. On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our forth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 13:43 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: XT1575, 4.67 mm, f/2.0, 1/1700 |
File Name: MargaritaIsland-JcD-_2017-02-12_134346_Phone |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Description: The rocky outcrop at the southern end of the island. On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 12:23 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: XT1575, 4.67 mm, f/2.0, |
File Name: MargaritaIsland-JcD-_2017-02-12_122316_Phone |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Possible Buckeye Butterfly(Unknown) |
Description: On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our forth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 14:04 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/800 |
File Name: MargaritaIsland-BuckEyeButterfly_D5X5846 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Shogun's Anchorage(n/a) |
Description: On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our forth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 13:45 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 280 mm, f/7.1, 1/8000 |
File Name: MargaritaIsland-Anchorage_D5X5842 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Endemic Cactus(Unknown) |
Description: On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our forth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 14:16 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 280 mm, f/7.1, 1/1250 |
File Name: MargaritaCactus_D5X5848 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Herring Gull(Larus argentatus) |
Description: Loafing on the beach with California Gulls. On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our fourth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 15:45 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/2500 |
File Name: HerringGull-DarkEyed_D5X5857 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Glaucous-Winged Gull(Larus glaucescens) |
Description: Loafing on the beach with California Gulls. On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our forth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 15:48 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/2000 |
File Name: GlaucusWingedGull_D5X5875 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Long-Beaked Common Dolphin(Delphinus capensis) |
Description: On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 10:31 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 280 mm, f/7.1, 1/6400 |
File Name: CommonDolphin_D5X5811 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Long-Beaked Common Dolphin(Delphinus capensis) |
Description: Racing to catch up to the boat and ride the bow wake. On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 10:24 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/8000 |
File Name: CommonDolphin_D5X5760 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Long-Beaked Common Dolphin(Delphinus capensis) |
Description: Preparing a tail-slap as it dives back into the water and chase our bow wake. On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 9:20 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/6400 |
File Name: CommonDolphin_D5X5290 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Long-Beaked Common Dolphin(Delphinus capensis) |
Description: On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 9:17 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/6.3, 1/8000 |
File Name: CommonDolphin_D5X5250 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Long-Beaked Common Dolphin(Delphinus capensis) |
Description: On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 9:17 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/6.3, 1/8000 |
File Name: CommonDolphin_D5X5247 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Long-Beaked Common Dolphin(Delphinus capensis) |
Description: On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 9:16 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/6.3, 1/8000 |
File Name: CommonDolphin_D5X5194 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


California Gull(Larus californicus) |
Description: On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our forth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 16:22 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/3200 |
File Name: CaliforniaGull_D5X6008 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Herring Gull(Larus argentatus) |
Description: Loafing on the beach with California Gulls. On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our fourth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 16:04 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 500 mm, f/7.1, 1/5000 |
File Name: HerringGull-DarkEyed_D5X5924 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Magnificent Frigatebird(Fregata magnificens) |
Description: On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 9:39 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 500 mm, f/7.1, 1/8000 |
File Name: MagnificentFrigate_D5X5599 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Magnificent Frigatebird(Fregata magnificens) |
Description: So skilled are these flyers, they can take time out to scratch their heads in flight should the mood strike. On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our forth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 16:07 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/8000 |
File Name: MagnificentFrigate_D5X5941 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Magnificent Frigatebird(Fregata magnificens) |
Description: On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our fourth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 16:08 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/6400 |
File Name: MagnificentFrigate_D5X5950 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Magnificent Frigatebird(Fregata magnificens) |
Description: On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our fourth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 16:09 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/5000 |
File Name: MagnificentFrigate_D5X5957 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Magnificent Frigatebird(Fregata magnificens) |
Description: On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our fourth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 16:10 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/5000 |
File Name: MagnificentFrigate_D5X5976 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Pomarine Jaeger(Stercorarius pomarinus) |
Description: On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 7:09 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 400 mm, f/8.0, 1/640 |
File Name: PomarineJaeger_D5X5133 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Pomarine Jaeger(Stercorarius pomarinus) |
Description: On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 7:09 |
Location:
Off Shore |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 400 mm, f/8.0, 1/640 |
File Name: Cut_PomarineJaeger_D5X5133 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |

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