Galápagos landbirds soar to new heights.
This year’s breeding season brought record success for the Little Vermilion Flycatcher and cautious hope for the Critically Endangered Mangrove Finch. Discover how science, habitat restoration, and innovation are reshaping the future of Galápagos birds—and why this season marks a breakthrough in conservation.

This year’s breeding season brought record success for the Little Vermilion Flycatcher with 39 fledglings, while the Critically Endangered Mangrove Finch continues to be a conservation priority. Discover how science, habitat restoration, and innovation are reshaping the future of Galápagos birds—and why this season marks a breakthrough in conservation.

The Galapagos Islands are home to species so unique they exist nowhere else on Earth. Among these are the Galápagos penguin and the flightless cormorant, evolutionary wonders that have adapted to thrive in these remote habitats. But these incredible creatures face mounting challenges from climate change, diseases and invasive species. Protecting them is no easy feat—it takes dedication, resources, scientific knowledge, and action.

The Galapagos Islands are home to species so unique they exist nowhere else on Earth. Among these are the Galápagos penguin and the flightless cormorant, evolutionary wonders that have adapted to thrive in these remote habitats. But these incredible creatures face mounting challenges from climate change, diseases and invasive species. Protecting them is no easy feat—it takes dedication, resources, scientific knowledge, and action.

After 20 years, Nancy Tapia Paredes returned to the Galapagos, volunteering at the Community Library on Santa Cruz Island. Through storytelling and environmental education inspired by the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, she rediscovered her passion for conservation and found healing. Discover her story of second chances, growth, and a renewed purpose in protecting this extraordinary place.

Floreana Island’s past is a gripping tale of utopian dreams undone by invasive species that devastated its wildlife and community. Today, its residents are leading one of the world’s most ambitious restoration efforts—reviving ecosystems, returning lost species, and reshaping their future. Discover the real drama behind Eden and Floreana’s remarkable comeback.