Osborn Islet
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Osborn Islet
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SITE OVERVIEW
Osborn Islet, located near Española Island in the Galapagos archipelago, offers an enchanting snorkeling experience at Gardner Bay. This secluded paradise, named after the renowned American ornithologist William Osborn, boasts crystal-clear waters teeming with vibrant marine life. Snorkelers can expect to encounter an array of fascinating creatures, from playful sea lions to graceful sea turtles and colorful tropical fish.
Destination | Española Island |
Activities | • Deep water snorkeling • Kayaking |
Inhabitants | No |
Type of Landing | No landing |
Tours Allowed | Land based or cruise ship |
LOCATION
FAUNA
Galapagos green turtle | Chelonia_mydas_agassizii - ES |
Hood racer snake | Philodryas hoodensis - E |
Galapagos hawk | Buteo galapagoensis - E |
Galapagos dove | Zenaida galapagoensis - E |
Cattle egret | Bubulcus ibis - R |
Galapagos petrel | Pterodroma phaeopygia - E |
Galapagos sea lion | Zalophus wollebaeki - E |
Marine iguana | Amblyrhynchus cristatus - E |
Sally lightfoot crab | Grapsus grapsus - N |
Hood lava lizard | Microlophus delanonis - E |
Swallow tailed gull | Creagrus furcatus |
Red-billed tropicbird | Phaethon aethereus |
Hood mockingbird | Mimus macdonaldi |
Small ground finch | Geospiza fuliginosa - E |
Large cactus ground finch | Geospiza conirostris -E |
Warbler finch | Certhidea olivacea - E |
American oystercatcher | Haematopus palliatus galapagensis - ES |
Ghost crab | Ocypode gaudichaudii - N |
Wandering tattler | Tringa incana |
FLORA
Saltbush | Cryptocarpus pyriformis - N |
Parkinsonia | Parkinsonia aculeata - N |
Mesquite | Prosopis juliflora - N |
Puncture Weed | Tribulus cistoides - N |
Galapagos shore petunia | Exodeconus miersii - E |
Beach morning glory | Ipomoea pes-caprae - N |
Beach Dropseed | Sporobolus virginicus N |
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