This week's photos from the field included dazzling wildlife close-ups in the Galápagos Islands and the Peruvian Amazon; landscapes in Norway, Italy, and Indonesia; and a glimpse of the northern lights in Alaska.
Pacaya River, Peru
Upper Amazon Aboard the Delfin II, May 15, 2024
Masked crimson tanager. Tanagers are my favorite group of birds; they are so colorful and abundant, they go in mixed flocks of many species gathering seeds and flowers to eat. Each of these species makes different sounds. They tend to be on the top and mid-canopy along creeks, rivers, and lagoons. —Christian Saa, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Santa Cruz, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, May 15, 2024
Baby black-necked stilt. This bird known for its long, slender legs, typically found in shallow freshwater or brackish wetlands, uses their long bills to probe the water for small invertebrates, crustaceans, and insects, which form the bulk of their diet. Black-necked stilts are known for their distinctive vocalizations and elaborate courtship displays, making them a fascinating species to observe in their natural habitat. —Charles Wittmer, Naturalist
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Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia, May 16, 2024
The northern lights, or aurora borealis, shining green above the bridge of National Geographic Quest. —Bryan Holliday, Naturalist
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Camogli, Italy
Northern Italy Under Sail: Genoa, Pisa, and the Amalfi Coast aboard Sea Cloud II, May 17, 2024
Views of the town and the beach of Camogli. —Jose Calvo, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Sombrero Chino, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape (7-Day), May 17, 2024
A Galapagos lava lizard starts the day’s activities at Sombrero Chino. —Omar Adrian, Naturalist
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Loen, Norway
Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard, May 18, 2024
A mix of sun and clouds led to dramatic photography opportunities today in Nordfjord. —Doug Gould, Naturalist
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Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Exploring Indonesia: Bali, Raja Ampat and Papua New Guinea, May 19, 2024
Clownfish in their protective anemone. —Michael Nolan, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness, May 21, 2024
Tufted puffins. —Veronica Franklin, Naturalist
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Banda Neira, Indonesia
Exploring Indonesia: Bali, Raja Ampat and Papua New Guinea, May 21, 2024
Traditional kora-kora canoes coming to greet and escort us to the colorful community of Banda Neira. —Elise Lockton, Naturalist
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Lofoten, Norway
Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard, May 22, 2024
Blue skies shine through the racks of codfish drying in the Lofoten town of Reine. —Jeff Litton, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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At Sea Towards Flores Island, Indonesia
Exploring Indonesia: Bali, Raja Ampat and Papua New Guinea, May 22, 2024
Sunset on the bridge of National Geographic Orion. —Michael Nolan, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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