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| We began our visit to Genovesa with a beach walk and a talk from Geoff about the local flora and fauna (in the Galapagos, a bird in the bush is worth almost as much as one in the hand). | The stars of the show were definitely
the red-footed boobies, with their bright coloration. |
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| Then it was off to the Prince Phillip's Steps, a 90-foot climb up what was alleged to be a staircase. | At the top we encountered another strange landscape. There were many birds, but we were in search of the elusive short-eared owl. |
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| We found mockingbirds--not as bold as the Hood mockingbirds | and Nasca boobies, but no owl. |
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As the sun began to set, we had to go back. |
"The owl! the owl!" our guides cried out. . .and there it was. Another successful trip. |
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| Then it was back down the steps | to another perfect sunset. |
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