So. Many. Bad. Jokes. *

There are three different species of Boobies on the Galapagos, each occupying a slightly different evolutionary niche and for the most part getting along quite nicely, thank you very much. The most famous are probably the Blue-Footed Boobies. So named, because duh.

Then there are my favorites, the Red-Footed Boobies: slightly smaller that the Blues, but with a lovely blue beak and face mask. I love the way their red feet reflect off their belly feathers, and how goofy they look when viewed straight-on.

Last but not least, we have the the Nasca Boobies. What they lack in bright colors, they make up for in size; the largest species on the island, they’ve also got some pretty crazy mating rituals. Which seem to work pretty well, at least on the days we visited (Boobies Gone Wild!) I’ve got video, too, but this is a family website.

*I know. No more, I promise.