Albatross Nesting Season in the Galapagos
Enjoy Albatross Season Aboard the Cachalote!
The albatross have all returned from several months at sea and and the nesting season is now in full swing on Española Island!Española is the oldest of the Southern Islands and is the southernmost in the archipelago. Because of its remote location a unique range of endemic species evolved here; such as the Española mocking bird, the Española lizard, and the Española marine iguana . It is also the only island where the waved albatross can be seen during the breeding season, April to December.
Those who have been to Galapagos before know that albatross nesting season is quite a spectacle to watch and often described as one of the highlights of visiting the archipelago. Nearly the entire population of 25,000 to 30,000 return to Española from April to December.
These birds mate for life and perform an amazing courtship dance that can last up to 5 days. This dance includes beak fencing, honking, bowing, swaying and more. Each pair produces one egg, and both birds take responsibility in incubating the egg.
We would like you to know that we have several spaces available onboard the Cachalote during the month of June, one of the best months to watch these beautiful birds do their mating dances! Please contact us for availability.