Reminiscing...

I have recently given a couple of talks here at ESF about our time spent on Pinta, and I will give another talk at the Rosamund Gifford Zoo in a couple of weeks. Usually I'm very nervous about talking in front of a large group of people - the qualities that make one enjoy spending time on an uninhabited island are not necessarily the qualities that make one good at public speaking. But when I'm talking about Pinta and the tortoises, after an initial moment of nervousness, I'm completely in my element. It's even fun! Of course, it helps that I have such an interesting and charismatic subject.

Anyway, I thought I'd (finally) post some pictures that bring back fond memories.


An inquisitive Galapagos Flycatcher...
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Wilman exploring the lava field as a concerned Ben looks on.
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Our favorite chick (and protective parent).
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Pancho y Pancha.
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Wildlife photography is easy in the Galapagos!
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Mmm...peaches.
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Garrison was such a dedicated cactus pad counter.
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Don't miss those male seal lions too much...
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I miss the tortoises the most (this is Pedro).