Swallow-tailed Gull showing upperwings in flight, Espanola, Galapagos

Suarez Point, Española Island, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador (August 2023)

This image was taken during the Gems of Galapagos trip organised by Natures Images and led by Mark Sisson and Pablo Cersosimo (Wild South Photography). An eight-day cruise was undertaken aboard the catamaran Nemo II following the south itinerary:

Day 1 Baltra (midday start), North Seymour (pm)
Day 2 San Cristobal: Lobos Island - Kicker Rock (am), Brujo Hill (pm)
Day 3 Floreana: Champion Islet - Cormorant Point (am), Post Office Bay - The Baroness Viewpoint (pm)
Day 4 Espanola: Osborn Islet - Gardner Island - Gardner Bay (am), Suarez Point (pm)
Day 5 Santa Cruz: Highlands (am), Charles Darwin Station (pm)
Day 6 South Plaza (am), Santa Fe (pm)
Day 7 Bartolome (am), Chinese Hat (pm)
Day 8 Daphne Major - Baltra (8:30 am end)

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) / Wikipedia
Swallow-tailed Gull Creagrus furcatus / BirdForum
Swallow-tailed Gull Creagrus furcatus / BirdLife International
Swallow-tailed Gull Creagrus furcatus / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 14:47
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2500
Av(Aperture Value) 4.0
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 640

Latitude 01 22 25.12 S
Longitude 89 44 27.9 W
Altitude 16.00m