This week's photos from the field include spectacular sunsets in Antarctica and The Bahamas; vibrant bird sightings in Costa Rica and New Zealand; and whale encounters in Antarctica and Baja California.
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Ulva Island, New Zealand
Coastal New Zealand:Scenic Fjords, Māori History,and Abundant Wildlife, February 19, 2023
Kākā in the coastal forest of Ulva Island. —Alexander Hillary, Cultural Specialist
Española Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, February 20, 2023
Two baby sea lions play together on the beach on Punta Suarez. —Adriana Aguirre, Naturalist
Danger Islands, Antarctica
Antarctica, South Georgia,and the Falklands, February 20, 2023
National Geographic Resolution behind a tabular iceberg. —Andreas Alexander, Naturalist
Tonle Sap River, Cambodia
Vietnam and Cambodia:Along The Mekong River,including Angkor and Saigon, February 20, 2023
Shortly before lunch, the captain navigated The Jahan on one of the narrowest and most interesting stretches of the Tonle Sap River, where we saw many local boats fishing. —Anna Mazurek, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Cabo Pulmo, Mexico
Baja California:Among the Great Whales, February 21, 2023
Humpback whale breaching in Bahia Los Frailes. —Taylor Butz, Video Chronicler
Eleuthera Island, The Bahamas
Exploring the Bahamas’Out Islands: Natural Wondersand Hidden History, February 23, 2023
We finished the day with a beach bonfire and some stargazing before a rowdy after-dinner game of ship trivia. Just another perfect day here in the Outer Islands. —Katie Mills-Orcutt, Naturalist/Expedition Diver
Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica
Costa Rica and thePanama Canal, February 23, 2023
Golden-naped woodpecker. —Jose Calvo, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Scotia Sea, Antarctica
Antarctica, South Georgia,and the Falklands, February 27, 2023
The Southern Ocean is estimated to hold about 11,000 southern right whales, probably less than 10 percent of the pre-whaling population. The three animals we saw today were quite playful and seemed totally unbothered by the presence of our ship. Guests were in total awe during the incredible show that lasted over a half hour. —Carl Erik Kilander, Naturalist
Grytviken, South Georgia Island
Antarctica, South Georgia,and the Falklands, March 1, 2023
Today our guests had the chance to take a long hike from Maiviken to the historic whaling station of Grytviken. The 2.5-mile hike was lovely with an elevation gain of around 700 feet. —Nathan Kelley, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Vietnam and Cambodia:Along The Mekong River,including Angkor and Saigon, March 1, 2023
A new temple was built on the existing shell of a Angkorian period temple at Wat Ounalom in Phnom Penh, which we explored during the morning photo walk. —Anna Mazurek, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Conception Island National Park, The Bahamas
Exploring the Bahamas’Out Islands: Natural Wondersand Hidden History, March 6, 2023
Snorkelers admiring a stand of healthy elkhorn corals. —Elijah Sands, Cultural Specialist
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