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Join us online on November 18, 2021 at 7pm for A Galapagos Adventure presented by Susan Goodrich. The meeting will be held via ZOOM. You must register for the meeting, but there is no cost to register and you do not have to be a member of the Sacramento Audubon Society.
Blue-footed Booby, Image by Susan Goodrich
The Galapagos Islands are a wonder. Sitting on the equator 563 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the 19 islands house only 56 native bird species, 45 endemic and 11 indigenous (native but also found elsewhere), but oh, what unique birds. From Flightless Cormorants to three types of Boobies to the northernmost, smallest penguin in the world, there’s plenty to keep a birder intrigued. The islands host a number of breeding and migratory species (mostly shorebirds), as well, and petrels and shearwaters can be spied on inter-island jaunts. Consequently, any trip to see the varied and amazing geological landscapes, popular Giant Tortoises, Land and Marine Iguanas, and abundant marine life, would not be complete without attention to the distinctive avian life. Add to the spectacle the history of the species present and their long-term development, and you have a moving picture of evolution in action. No wonder the Galápagos inspired Charles Darwin to spend the rest of his life discovering the facts of evolution after his 1835 visit here as a naturalist on the H.M.S. Beagle.
Following a September 2021 one week trip to the Galápagos, amateur birder and SAS member Susan Goodrich observed a host of new species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. At our November 18 meeting, Susan will share her experiences and photos, focusing on bird life on the islands. We hope you will join us for this Galápagos Adventure!
You do not need a ZOOM account to join the meeting. Registration is required due to space limitations set by Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the meeting. You will also receive email reminders about this event. Please email meetings@sacramentoaudubon.org if you have any questions about the monthly speaker meetings.
Galápagos, view from the top of Bartolomé Island, Image by Susan Goodrich