Sea lions - Galapagos April 2013.

Here are a few sealions photos from Galapagos. I will do this properly with info on where we were and what we saw but couldn't resist posting these as they really have such appealing faces, and I have never been so close to a wild animal. They know no fear and are just so special.

















second lot of sealions in a mo ................

Lai

At the fish market on Santa Cruz Island


If you wait patiently enough ..........








That's all for now

Lai

Brilliant photos Lai thanks. They are a lovely animal, and as you say seem fearless of humans. Love the one with sand grains all over, great shot, and lovely, and sharpe. Nice to see the fish market, looking after the Seal with some tit bits. Nice to see them as couples as well
WS

Thanks WS. The fish market was so funny I will tell all once I write something to go with the pics. Needless to say, sea lions, herons and pelicans all wait patiently for a scrap ........ or not!

Lai

What lovely photos Lai, really enjoyed looking at them. Sealions have such adorable faces

Yaaay! Laiing in bed with my mobile and spot this thread! Beautiful pics Mrs Kipia. Maybe this is the right way to go about getting me to like lions

Great pics Lai, I know very little about sealions apart from the fact that they live in the sea and eat fish!! I love their whiskers. They appear very habituated to humans and very relaxed and make great photo material. I am eagerly awaiting the story to go with them when you have time.

Safariman

Thanks everyone. I am not as good at narrating as you Safariman but when I put together more pics I will have a go!

Lai

Oh For Goodness Sake, How ADORABLE are those pictures just fantastic Lai and those faces are just the cutest aren't they. It must have been so magical to have spent time with them and especially as they are not afraid of humans, it gives you time to get some cracking shots. I cant get over how appealing their eyes are, definitely a Sealion fan

littlewid-x-

What fantastic pictures these are Lai!
Just got back onto the forum after really long and I have lots of catching up to do but those faces totally made my day! Gotta read up about sea lions though.. don't know much about them.

Welcome back Wilderness and I'm so pleased you enjoyed the photos

To be honest it was my first experience with them, but I am totally hooked now, they are just so appealing!

Look forward to you catching up and hearing all your news.

Lai

Nice to see you again Wilderness. Lai has put some lovely photos of her trip to the Galapagos Isles. Whats the latest news from India on wildlife there ?
WS

I checked out all the photos from your trip Lai and I must say they were all fabulous! I also went back and read a little about sea lions for my knowledge:)
I'm not that up to date with news here but keeping aside all the poaching issues etc., the last positive thing I heard was that India had banned Dolphin shows and use of captive dolphins for entertainment purposes. Definitely a move in the right direction

Thanks for your kind comments Wilderness.

That's wonderful news about India and the dolphins too and for sure a move in the right direction.

Lai

They're brilliant photos Lei! Really enjoyed them. 

Thanks Mickey

It was a fantastic holiday and a completely different experience to Africa (my all time favourite place)

Lai