Espanola Island in the Galapagos is the only breeding site in the world for the waved albatross, whose entire population nests here each year. A guided walk at Punta Suarez leads past courting pairs performing their clattering bill-fencing dance right beside the trail. The season runs from April to December, at its best from May to October, as the birds are absent from the island in the early months of the year.
Espanola Island in the Galapagos is the only breeding site in the world for the waved albatross, whose entire population nests here each year. A guided walk at Punta Suarez leads past courting pairs performing their clattering bill-fencing dance right beside the trail. The season runs from April to December, at its best from May to October, as the birds are absent from the island in the early months of the year.
Up to 88% sighting chance in Espanola (Punta Suarez), Galapagos, Ecuador. Best months: June, July, August.
It is the only breeding site on Earth for the waved albatross, with virtually the whole species nesting there each year.
From April to December, best May to October; the albatrosses leave the island from about January to March.
On a Galapagos cruise or day trip with a licensed naturalist guide, on the marked trail at Punta Suarez.
Pairs perform an elaborate bill-clacking, sky-pointing dance to reinforce their bond, often right beside the path.
