Booby waiting for sign to change

Gear and flaps down, albatross prepares for landing

Galapagos penguin doing Orca impression

...just passing by

'old on mate; wot's this then?

...And when I do this, the seals think I'm an orca and it scares the bejeezus out of them

Who knew that there are wild penguins on the equator? This series cracks me up.

The secret to successful wildlife photography: Find friendly wildlife

When you visit the Galapagos Islands (and don't you dare die before doing so), there are very strict rules. You can't stay onshore overnight, except in two or three towns, so you sleep on a boat. You must be accompanied by a licensed guide whenever on shore. You can't bring any food on shore, and have to guard your water bottle from birds. And you can't touch the animals. But what do you do when you sit down for a break and three baby seals try to crawl into your lap and smooch? Amazing, amazing place. (Though it just occurred to me that they're probably not looking for a kiss, but rather are hoping that Jodi will regurgitate a fish)

Marine Iguana

What are YOU looking at?

Nazca booby, Galapagos Islands

Blue-footed booby

Taken from a Zodiac while the bird was perfectly lit and perched in front of a very dark cave.

Booby chick, with attitude