![Punta Suarez, Espanola Island Punta Suarez, Espanola Island](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OnM2m421Jp4/UAsAJlm06FI/AAAAAAAAAhU/Oac3vY7Razc/s280/Espanola+puntasuarez+Rocky+Beach.jpg) |
Punta Suarez, Espanola Island |
Espanola Island, the southernmost and one of the oldest islands in the archipelago, is a treat waiting to be discovered by every Galapagos Island visitor. If possible, there is too much beauty, uniqueness and wonder to conceive of in one small place.
![Baby Albatross on Espanola Island, Punta Suarez, Galapagos Baby Albatross on Espanola Island, Punta Suarez, Galapagos](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nThA-Xhlw08/UAsBIGOWLVI/AAAAAAAAAhc/R9jwJ9Zs770/s200/Albatross-chick-0.jpg) |
Baby Albatross |
At Punta Suarez, you have a dry landing – but a very careful one on a rocky ledge – and be sure not to step on the Sea Lions! You will walk up a trail, through some fascinating flora and fauna and many little lava lizards before arriving at your ultimate destination – the top of a cliff populated by Blue Footed Boobies and Waved Albatross.
![Albatross in Love on Espanola Island, Punta Suarez, Galapagos Albatross in Love on Espanola Island, Punta Suarez, Galapagos](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QIGFmDUYWoo/UAsBIlyaPPI/AAAAAAAAAhk/CclLkeKClK4/s200/Albatross-pair-0.jpg) |
Albatross in Love |
Punta Suarez is the world-wide nesting site for the Waved Albatross, now considered to be a critically endangered species. Depending on the time of year, you might see their elaborate and lengthy mating dance and even their newborns. The albatross nestlings are covered with white down and soon will be learning to fly, quite awkwardly at first. It’s hard to let your eyes rest here. And you won’t want to; remember this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Here are some other albatross and some really adorable results of the mating dance and courtship ritual. Albatross mate for life.
![Albatross incubating her egg on Espanola Island, Punta Suarez, Galapagos Albatross incubating her egg on Espanola Island, Punta Suarez, Galapagos](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bse6j6phO_0/UAsBJKorQ8I/AAAAAAAAAhs/rOi04r9lIHI/s200/Albatross-sitting-on-egg-0.jpg) |
Albatross sitting on an egg |
![Albatross posing for a photograph on Espanola Island, Punta Suarez, Galapagos Albatross posing for a photograph on Espanola Island, Punta Suarez, Galapagos](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J7dcdiFCdEU/UAsBJlGi0nI/AAAAAAAAAh0/5Hm46xTsDGU/s200/albatros_portrait-0.jpg) |
Posing Albatross |
![Albatross mating area on Espanola Island, Punta Suarez, Galapagos Albatross mating area on Espanola Island, Punta Suarez, Galapagos](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg475RiyBdBOKQR_LG-6cdoM6RzxKJ0e0yUnZ3OFWhTuGqxZmYsGrF24mEtaxViSctcOcW7EIp3fZCFb58aLbHAOhTKUEf8a2E8TpaD1tpDy68LjlV541Ikd0l9tlHbnGSALycFL2SydUyv/s200/albatroses+nests-0.jpg) |
Albatross Mating Area at Punta Suarez |
![Little Albatross Chick Attempting Flight on Espanola, Punta Suarez, Galapagos Little Albatross Chick Attempting Flight on Espanola, Punta Suarez, Galapagos](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhBlQ2-RPDB70E6TGyq200cZBtS0CufPPa1Ld_1SmNTlBigMeI3-tWY5k8k1uhwfVTaUVS5qe1b1yPgk1kwQ0YggvEBlx6Er438z176VjG0qffG6gk0Kn84AOdCldloS_tAdlHjCNvcxj/s200/albatross+chick-practicing-flight-0.jpg) |
Little Albatross Chick Attempting Flight |
This is also a nesting site for Blue-Footed Boobies. Their dance is just as fabulous as that of the Albatross and even amusing. The Blue-Footed Boobies will definitely make you smile. Here's a sample of boobies at Suarez Point:
![Blue Footed Boobies Mating Dance Performed on Espanola Island at Punta Suarez Blue Footed Boobies Mating Dance Performed on Espanola Island at Punta Suarez](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzeUFopR0CIR61b07ioO5mNcUTRga5Tc47h7Y_eDRR3JBlNsdJ48DpN0JlZ4HLkAsxRDTQUZMeUjBUjeWMeA7ViN5yW_VA-jgeFpaPQn_Gp8pgCot1Np2ISUqoGKs4drA_FMDFf0mNpcif/s200/May+3+Espagnola+Albatross+and+BoobiesIMG_1501+%25282%2529.JPG) |
You Can Try to Ignore Me |
![Blue Footed Boobies Mating Dance Performed on Espanola Island at Punta Suarez Blue Footed Boobies Mating Dance Performed on Espanola Island at Punta Suarez](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEippUp056uqjevCv5TMjA0jIpAYZ8tnY8oGT_FBkIo644pKCDLBvzqsBdhodsVDd2igYdxQ0eQLUFPxTF5njLxoEDZa69wfRUEMTOBGrejDalVJarY9TTLsTiD8fXHXBikCvEdFcWMZo_Yp/s200/May+3+Espagnola+Albatross+and+BoobiesIMG_1500+%25282%2529.JPG) |
But, I Will Win You Over A Little Bit At A Time |
![Blue Footed Boobies Mating Dance Performed on Espanola Island at Punta Suarez Blue Footed Boobies Mating Dance Performed on Espanola Island at Punta Suarez](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3MIPxEjWEndbzngVh6Z8yzEq3b1AVctsDBjssxhGEobv_zY-KGpN8-OhxoYmNTyQ-EKLln-UhAaR_CKpgObFPMiUMNPjQdJq_5kklHVqnKk591FwUMEEbF-JuyoAI9WxeEUPiCuDPZuzZ/s200/May+3+Espagnola+Albatross+and+BoobiesIMG_1540+%25282%2529.JPG) |
Didn't I Tell You - Just Come a Little Closer |
![Blue Footed Boobies Mating Dance Performed on Espanola Island at Punta Suarez Blue Footed Boobies Mating Dance Performed on Espanola Island at Punta Suarez](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho2kTgGQnTgUwaS57tiGcS5m_pNX1v9eeEkLOnWnfIizrTMSnNHQzQulSEmvoLxsUXDi5mfol3T1xaoADsN6k6CqIFWJJ6wUa9kvXARfqW9Ob-3eceEjYSL7lz5x4F5sPP7kO9vkx2NX7N/s200/May+3+Espagnola+Albatross+and+BoobiesIMG_1551+%25282%2529.JPG) |
I Knew You Couldn't Resist Me! You're Mine! |
![Baby Blue Footed Booby Chick on Espanola Island at Punta Suarez Baby Blue Footed Booby Chick on Espanola Island at Punta Suarez](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1aqUOMyk6Be0Lkp-C2dYo5L-9oe-kEsqbkhEhCE4_sYLHHHBSMklXiVpfV4WisvZr2UD87yeOxhXu68uk5vCMIw3j_r4QO6dcuimY46gPnmHNvfj_Krd7chLD_nhHeWmQLlZeP7tYLtXu/s200/Espanola+Blue-footed_Booby_and_chick+wiki.jpg) |
Ta Da! |
![Galapagos Whimbrel Galapagos Whimbrel](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ1k3G2pv7Lo__r7xE30ujyURZYNkX4i_Y_jzBhasFWSE6xeaQOWF-TxTRF5KDG4-7Geqxz-JJU7Gw-2H4QaIYu3B4JFi8AvxKv7aX05shSx1b4aZ6X-gNa8Eux6OSj9y5FQJc_rk2Yizk/s200/Espanola+Whimbrel+bird+from+wiki.jpg) |
Whimbrel |
Now, you might think that having seen the world's largest population of Waved Albatross and the most beguiling Blue-Footed Boobies
ever, was enough. But Punta Suarez isn't done - not at all. The birdlife doesn't stop there. More birds await – red billed tropic birds, gliding hawks, doves, finches, Whimbrels, ubiquitous frigatebirds, mockingbirds and swallow-tailed gulls.
![Galapagos Hawk Galapagos Hawk](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKZcySydUvnDWAyS1b4bhp1X5h_VozoUD5Z3wAm9NJhIeYkysof2JcGIq1a2kn4SF-mTFXX-KelLWCOHOdXDQD3klaTtJ0XaSGMfosi0ifdFKeIi6tng7HbUXf8k-JO6VEiANPWHEbAzH/s200/Galapagos12+(0001-30.jpg) |
Galapagos Hawk |
As you watch these magnificent creatures interact, and take in the vista, you will also be aware of the gorgeous Pacific Ocean roaring below you and the amazing lava blow hole spewing waves and foam up to 30 feet high. Don’t be the least bit surprised if a brightly-colored iguana is soaking up the sun and seemingly enjoying the view along with you. Truly, Punta Suarez is a sight to behold.
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