![]() ![]() Other bird life that is particularly active in the summer months includes flightless cormorants, Galapagos penguins and greater flamingos. Check out our guide to the Galapagos Islands in August to find out more about wildlife during this month. Also in August, Galapagos fur seals are birthing, and on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos giant tortoises are laying their eggs. Later in the summer, in August, you may get the exciting opportunity to see waved albatross chicks. Also, blue-footed boobies typically start nesting in July, as does the waved albatross. As you will see from our post on July in the Galapagos Islands, sea lions commence breeding in this month, and they are birthing in August. The summer is an important time for some of the Galapagos wildlife for activities such as breeding and nesting. The arrival of the Humboldt current also means that marine life is more active and diverse during these months as well. ![]() ![]() Whales are most likely to be seen in the west of the archipelago, close to Fernandina or Isabela, so if this is what you’d like to see, your best chance is a cruise that takes in the western isles. Whales are more likely to be present in the waters around the islands in the summer months (June through September) as a result of the Humboldt current bringing cooler waters to the region. What is more, there is some wildlife that you may only have the chance of seeing during the summer. The summer is an excellent period to travel to the Galapagos archipelago for that. The number one reason for any visit to the Galapagos Islands is to see the wildlife. ![]()
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