Flightless cormorant feeding her chick
Espinoza Point
No foreign species have ever invaded Fernandina Island, and therefore it is one of the world's most pristine island ecosystems. The volcano “La Cumbre” dominates the landspace with lava fields reaching the ocean. The island's highlight features the flightless cormorant nesting site. This area provides a great opportunity to see the Galapagos hawk.| Highlights: | Flightless cormorant, marine iguanas, 'a'a lava, sea lions, penguins, active volcano “La Cumbre” |
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| Type of Landing: | Dry and slippery at low tide |
| Difficulty: | Moderate |