This week's photos from the field included stunning images of some of the most iconic species in places we've visited for years. From tortoises and finches in the Galápagos Islands to penguins, seals, and whales in Antarctica, memorable wildlife sightings abounded.
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Isabela Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, February 1, 2023
An endemic brown noddy tern looks for food on the surface of the ocean. —Omar Adrian, Naturalist
Magdalena Bay, Baja California
Wild Baja California Escape:The Whales of Magdalena Bay, February 2, 2023
A grey whale lifts its head high out of the water in an attempt to spy on its surroundings, a behavior we never tire of. —Lisa Hofmann, Naturalist
Mikkelsen Harbor, Antarctica
Journey to Antarctica:The White Continent, February 4, 2023
Argentine refuge hut, gentoo penguins, and National Geographic Resolution. —Justin Fisch, Naturalist
Floreana Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, February 5, 2023
Sea turtle coming out of the water. —Ramiro Adrian, Naturalist
Mayflower Bocawina National Park, Belize
Wild Belize Escape:Wildlife, Reefs, and Rivers, February 7, 2023
Pale woodpecker working on its home. —Wilfred Mutrie, Naturalist (Photo by Jose Calvo)
Capes Region, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Baja California:Among the Great Whales, February 7, 2023
A humpback whale breaching at the Capes region of Baja California Sur. —Carlos Navarro, Naturalist/Expedition Diver
Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Galápagos AboardNational GeographicEndeavour II, February 7, 2023
Giant tortoise in the wild. —Karina Lopez, Naturalist
Duke of York Island, Antarctica
Epic Antarctica:From the Peninsulato the Ross Sea & Beyond, February 8, 2023
A Weddell seal sleeps on an ice floe in front of National Geographic Endurance with Duke of York Island in the background. —Conor Ryan, Naturalist
South Plaza Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, February 9, 2023
The endemic swallow-tailed gull rests after a long night of work. — Omar Adrian, Naturalist
Barrientos Island, Antarctica
Journey to Antarctica:The White Continent, February 9, 2023
Feeding chinstraps. —Jim Pfitzer, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Genovesa Island, Galápagos
Galápagos AboardNational GeographicEndeavour II, February 10, 2023
Nazca boobies normally pair up in November. By February, we see all the youngsters ready to take off and feed on their own. —Charles Wittmer, Naturalist
Santiago Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, February 10, 2023
Great blue heron fishing. —Ramiro Adrian, Naturalist
Genovesa Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, February 11, 2023
An endemic Darwin cactus finch looks for breakfast. —Omar Adrian, Naturalist
North Seymour Island, Galápagos
Galápagos AboardNational GeographicEndeavour II, February 12, 2023
Land iguana on North Seymour Island. —Jason Heilmann, Expedition Leader
Gerlache Strait, Antarctica
Journey to Antarctica:The White Continent,February 12, 2023
About 20–25 Type B2 killer whales were spotted ahead by the bridge team, who again slowly maneuvered around the pod, giving us a great chance to view the individuals while respecting the animals at the same time. —Jonathan Reid, Naturalist
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