This week's photos from the field included stunning wildlife in the Galapagos Islands and Alaska; landscapes in Australia's Kimberley region; and a bird sighting in the Amazon that brought Expedition Leader Carlos Romero to tears.
Inian Islands, Alaska
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness, May 30, 2024
Breaching humpback whale in front of the Fairweather Range. —Kylee Walterman, Naturalist
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Pacaya River, Peru
Wild Peru Escape: Amazon and Machu Picchu, May 31, 2024
The purple-throated cotinga is one of the most spectacular birds of the Amazon. Its vibrant coloration is amazing. Today I snapped the very best photo I have ever taken of this little jewel that is usually seen at the top of very high trees. One was spotted in a low bush near our boat. I was so excited by this sighting that I could not avoid crying with happiness. —Carlos Romero, Expedition Leader
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Genovesa Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, May 31, 2024
A male great frigatebird. Besides inflating his pouch, this male dances and sings to draw the attention of females. —Ixora Berdonces, Naturalist
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Genovesa Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape (7-Day), June 1, 2024
A majestic red-footed booby resting in the mangrove. —Omar Adrian, Naturalist
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King George River, Australia
Kimberley Expedition: Northwest Australia and Indonesia, June 2, 2024
View of the twin falls of the King George River. —Michael Nolan, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape (8-Day), June 3, 2024
Galapagos sea lion walking on the town pier. —Ramiro Adrian, Naturalist
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Sitkoh Bay, Alaska
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness, June 3, 2024
A lunge-feeding humpback whale takes in a mouthful of fish close to the steep coastal edge. —Eric Guth, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Fernandina Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, June 3, 2024
Great blue heron, Galapagos sea lion, and sally light-foot crab coexisting, allowing us a wonderful photo opportunity. —Celso Montalvo, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Isabela Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, June 4, 2024
A beautiful sunset along the shore of the volcanic landscape in Tagus Cove while we searched for Galápagos penguins. —Paola Luque, Naturalist
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Sitkoh Bay, Alaska
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness, June 4, 2024
We counted eight different bear sightings while at anchor in Sitkoh Bay. Here is just one of the coastal brown bears we witnessed today. —Nathan Kelley, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Melfjorden, Norway
Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard, June 4, 2024
The bow of National Geographic Endurance in Melfjorden, Norway as seen from the bridge. —Dave Katz, Expedition Leader
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