2017-03 Best of Revillagigedos Trip

Magnificent Frigatebird

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.

Black-Vented Shearwater

Seen on the first day of the expedition to Archipiélago de Revillagigedo on board the Shogun. Between San Diego and Ensenada, Mexico.

Bonaparte's Gull

Seen on the first day of the expedition to Archipiélago de Revillagigedo on board the Shogun. Between San Diego and Ensenada, Mexico.

Black-Footed Albatross

Albatrosses are iconic pelagic birds. We saw both this bird and a Laysan Albatross on this morning. Seen on the first and second days of the expedition to Archipiélago de Revillagigedo on board the Shogun. Between Ensenada, San Roque and Acencion, Mexico.

Black-Vented Shearwater

Seen on the first and second days of the expedition to Archipiélago de Revillagigedo on board the Shogun. Between Ensenada, San Roque and Acencion, Mexico.

Cassin's Auklet

Seen on the first and second days of the expedition to Archipiélago de Revillagigedo on board the Shogun. Between Ensenada, San Roque and Acencion, Mexico.

Craveri's Murrelet

Seen on the first and second days of the expedition to Archipiélago de Revillagigedo on board the Shogun. Between Ensenada, San Roque and Acencion, Mexico.

Gray Whale

Seen on the second day of the expedition to Archipiélago de Revillagigedo on board the Shogun. Between Ensenada, San Roque and Acencion, Mexico.

Peregrine Falcon

Out to sea, and beyond the view of the shoreline, this bird was an unexpected sighting. Seen on the second day of the expedition to Archipiélago de Revillagigedo on board the Shogun. Between Ensenada, San Roque and Acencion, Mexico.

Sooty Shearwater

Seen on the first and second days of the expedition to Archipiélago de Revillagigedo on board the Shogun. Between Ensenada, San Roque and Acencion, Mexico.

Craveri's Murrelet

On our third day aboard the Shugun, bound for San Roque and Isla Acencion, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico.

Pacific White-Sided Dolphin

When dolphins of any kind begin chasing the bow wake, the exitement generated among we passengers was palpable. On our third day aboard the Shugun, bound for San Roque and Isla Acencion, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico.

Pacific White-Sided Dolphin

When dolphins of any kind begin chasing the bow wake, the exitement generated among we passengers was palpable. On our third day aboard the Shugun, bound for San Roque and Isla Acencion, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico.

Double-Crested Cormorant

We met this bird on our first landing on our way to the Archipielago de Revillagigedo was at Isla San Rogue, a seemingly barren rock of an island near the central coast of Baja California.

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

(Nyctanassa violacea) Our first landing on our way to the Archipielago de Revillagigedo was at Isla San Rogue, a seemingly barren rock of an island near the central coast of Baja California Mexico, 2017-02-11.

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

With Western Gulls our first landing on our way to the Archipielago de Revillagigedo was at Isla San Rogue, a seemingly barren rock of an island near the central coast of Baja California.

American Oystercatcher

They lack black "drips" from the dark bib onto the white belly show this bird is a pure bred American Oystercatcher. Our first landing on our way to the Archipielago de Revillagigedo was at Isla San Rogue, a seemingly barren rock of an island near the central coast of Baja California.

Black Oystercatcher

Our second landing on our way to the Archipielago de Revillagigedo was at Isla Asuncion, a seemingly barren rock of an island near the central coast of Baja California.

Black Oystercatcher

Our second landing on our way to the Archipielago de Revillagigedo was at Isla Asuncion, a seemingly barren rock of an island near the central coast of Baja California.

California Sea Lion

Our second landing on our way to the Archipielago de Revillagigedo was at Isla Asuncion, a seemingly barren rock of an island near the central coast of Baja California.

Common Raven

Our second landing on our way to the Archipielago de Revillagigedo was at Isla Asuncion, a seemingly barren rock of an island near the central coast of Baja California.

Shearwater Nest Burrows

Amy and Jorge are off to explore the island. Our second landing on our way to the Archipielago de Revillagigedo was at Isla Asuncion, a seemingly barren rock of an island near the central coast of Baja California.

California Gull

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.

Long-Beaked Common Dolphin

On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita

Long-Beaked Common Dolphin

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

Long-Beaked Common Dolphin

On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita

Magnificent Frigatebird

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.

Beach Where We Landed

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.

Masked Booby

On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita

Masked Booby

On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita

Masked Booby

On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita

Nazca Booby

On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita

Pink-Footed Shearwater

On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita

Pink-Footed Shearwater

On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita

Bird Watching Station

On board the Shogun south of our last stop at Isla Asuncion and approaching Isla Margarita

Tricolored Heron

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.

Magnificent Frigatebird

On our passage from Isla Santa Margarita to Isla San Benedicto in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, Mexico.

Townsend's Storm Petrel

On our passage from Isla Santa Margarita to Isla San Benedicto in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, Mexico.

Brown Booby

On board the Shogun and approaching Isla San Beneticto, the first of our stops to the islands of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo, Mexico.

Brown Booby

On board the Shogun and approaching Isla San Beneticto, the first of our stops to the islands of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo, Mexico.

Brown Booby

First year bird (all brown coloration). On board the Shogun and approaching Isla San Beneticto, the first of our stops to the islands of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo, Mexico.

Isla San Benedicto

On board the Shogun and our first looks at Isla San Beneticto, the first of our stops to the islands of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo, Mexico.

Laysan Albatross

Parent with new chick at Isla San Beneticto, the first of our stops to the islands of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo, Mexico.

Laysan Albatross

New parent at work grooming new chick at Isla San Beneticto, the first of our stops to the islands of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo, Mexico.

Laysan Albatross

Our first meetings with this species occured when we got our first boots on the ground at Isla San Beneticto, the first of our stops to the islands of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo, Mexico.

Laysan Albatross

Pair bonding observed while at Isla San Beneticto, the first of our stops to the islands of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo, Mexico.

Masked Booby

Birds investigating our approach to Isla San Benedicto, the first of our stops to the islands of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo, Mexico.

Peregrine Falcon

An unexpected flyover at Isla San Beneticto, the first of our stops to the islands of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo, Mexico.

Red-Billed Tropicbird

This elegant "tern-like" bird is often found far out at sea. These were found nesting on Isla San Beneticto, the first of our stops to the islands of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo, Mexico.

Approaching Isla San Benedicto

Isla San Beneticto, as we approach to lay anchor, the first of our stops to the islands of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo, Mexico.

The First Ascent

Jorge and Amy at the summit, while Tom works his way up. Fourteen hearty members of our party had the tenacity to climb over 800 feet to the rim of the volcano to survey the biology of this 65 year old landscape. Isla San Beneticto, the first of our stops to the islands of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo, Mexico.

Isla San Benedicto Red Wasp

Boots on the ground at Isla San Beneticto, the first of our stops to the islands of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo, Mexico.

Pulling The Harbor

Our approach to Isla Socorro. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Common Ground-Dove

Our first afternoon on Isla Socorro. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Groove-Billed Ani

This bird is usually found in communal groups on North American mainland from southern Texas to northern South America. Our first afternoon on Isla Socorro. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Northern Mockingbird

This mockingbird was set out to give the Groove-Billed Ani a hard time. Our first afternoon on Isla Socorro. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Palm Warbler

One of several migrant species found on our first afternoon on Isla Socorro. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Ruddy Turnstone

(Arenaria interpres) We found this bird on our first afternoon on Isla Socorro. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico 2017-02-15. This bird may have been injured and incapable of flight.

Socorro Parula

Some authorities give this bird full species status as (Parula graysoni). We encountered this bird on our first afternoon on Isla Socorro, the largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Socorro Wren

This bird is rather like a House Wren. We met it on our first afternoon on Isla Socorro. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Socorro Wren

This bird is rather like a House Wren. We met it on our first afternoon on Isla Socorro. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Vermilion Flycatcher

A migrant female bird found during our first afternoon on Isla Socorro. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Yellow-Rumped Warbler

Our first afternoon on Isla Socorro. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Trees Of The Cloud Forest

Many of these trees seem to be "strangler figs", and have very gnarly shapes. Our second day on Isla Socorro was on the southern slopes of the volcano that built the island. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Trees Of The Cloud Forest

Many of these trees seem to be "strangler figs", and have very gnarly shapes. Our second day on Isla Socorro was on the southern slopes of the volcano that built the island. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Socorro Blue Lizard

Our second day on Isla Socorro was on the southern slopes of the volcano that built the island. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Socorro Mockingbird

These birds sound and appear more like a Bahama Mockingbird than our more familiar Northern Mockingbird. Our second day on Isla Socorro was on the southern slopes of the volcano that built the island. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Socorro Mockingbird

These birds sound and appear more like a Bahama Mockingbird than our more familiar Northern Mockingbird. Our second day on Isla Socorro was on the southern slopes of the volcano that built the island. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Socorro Parakeet

These loud and boistrous birds were not difficult to detect on the mountain. Our second day on Isla Socorro was on the southern slopes of the volcano that built the island. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Spotted Towhee

A very close relative of the Spotted Towhee, this bird is smaller. Our second day on Isla Socorro was on the southern slopes of the volcano that built the island. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Spotted Towhee

A very close relative of the Spotted Towhee, this bird is smaller. Our second day on Isla Socorro was on the southern slopes of the volcano that built the island. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Socorro Parula

We found the parula everywhere we visited on the island. Our second day on Isla Socorro was on the southern slopes of the volcano that built the island. This is the largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Socorro Parula

We found the parula everywhere we visited on the island. Our second day on Isla Socorro was on the southern slopes of the volcano that built the island. This is the largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Views From The Slopes

Our second day on Isla Socorro was on the southern slopes of the volcano that built the island. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Views From The Slopes

Our second day on Isla Socorro was on the southern slopes of the volcano that built the island. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Socorro Wren

This bird is rather like a House Wren. We met it on our first afternoon on Isla Socorro. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Socorro Wren

This bird is rather like a House Wren. We met it on our first afternoon on Isla Socorro. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Least Sandpiper

Birds at the saltpan. Our third day on Isla Socorro was on a beach at the northern tip of the island. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

On North Beach

Our third day on Isla Socorro was on a beach at the northern tip of the island. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Beach Mangroves

Protecting the beach sands. Our third day on Isla Socorro was on a beach at the northern tip of the island. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Saltpan Behind The Mangroves

Behind the mangroves was a saltpan. Our third day on Isla Socorro was on a beach at the northern tip of the island. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Socorro Red Crab

Our third day on Isla Socorro was on a beach at the northern tip of the island. The largest of the islands in the Archipielago de Revillagigedo, and part of the state of Colima, Mexico.

Our Approach To Isla Clarion

Approaching Isla Calrion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Approach to Roca Partida

Approaching Roca Partida. No landing possible here. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Brown Booby

Approaching Isla Clarion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Brown Booby

Approaching Isla Clarion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Isla Clarion Comes Into View

Approaching Isla Calrion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Great Frigatebird

Approaching Isla Clarion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Laysan Albatross

Approaching Isla Calrion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Socorro's Rugged Shores

Our farewell tour of the eastern shores of Isla Socorro. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Sunset at sea

Leaving Roca Partida, we prepare for a long night over rough seas. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

White-Necked Petrel

Approaching Isla Calrion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

The Beach At Isla Clarion

Hiking the southern shore at Isla Calrion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Lighthouse Cove

Hiking the bluffs near the lighthouse on the southern shore of Isla Calrion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

The Lighthouse At Isla Clarion

Hiking the bluffs near the lighthouse on the southern shore of Isla Calrion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Clarion Tree Lizard

Blue phase male with regrown tail. One of the three endemic reptiles here (not counting the sea turtles). At one of the well pump houses for Isla Calrion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Clarion Raven

This bird is a recognised subspecies of the Common Raven. Hiking the southern shore at Isla Calrion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Clarion Raven

This bird is a recognised subspecies of the Common Raven. Hiking the southern shore at Isla Calrion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Clarion Red Wasp

Hiking the "prairies" between the military compound and the lighthouse on the southern shore of Isla Calrion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Clarión Wren

Hiking the bluffs near the lighthouse on the southern shore of Isla Calrion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Clarión Wren

Hiking the bluffs near the lighthouse on the southern shore of Isla Calrion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Laysan Albatross

Hiking the "prairies" between the military compound and the lighthouse on the southern shore of Isla Clarion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Laysan Albatross

Hiking the "prairies" between the military compound and the lighthouse on the southern shore of Isla Clarion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Mourning Dove

A fairly easily approached bird. At one of the well pump houses for Isla Calrion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Red-Billed Tropicbird

Hiking the bluffs near the lighthouse on the southern shore of Isla Clarion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Snowy Egret

At a marshy wetland on the southern shore at Isla Clarion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Whimbrel

Hiking the southern shore at Isla Clarion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

White-Faced Ibis

At a marshy wetland on the southern shore at Isla Calrion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Brown Booby

Leaving Isla Clarion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Brown Booby

This unfortunate bird has a monofilament leader and propably a fishing hook caught in its mouth. Seen while we were leaving Isla Calrion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Bottlenose Dolphin

Four and a half hours north-west of Isla Calrion. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Flying Fish

More than 28 hours north-west of Isla Calrion and more than halfway to Caba San Lucas. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.

Green Sea Turtle

More than 27 hours north-west of Isla Calrion and more than halfway to Caba San Lucas. Our final island visit of this journey. Colima Mexico. Part of the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo.