North Seymour Frigatebird Colonies & Blue-Footed Booby Mating Dance
Walk inches away from the world's most vibrant bird courtship colonies: male frigatebirds inflating enormous crimson throat pouches and blue-footed boobies performing high-stepping courtship dances.
North Seymour is a flat, uplifted submarine lava plateau just north of Baltra Island. It represents the premier seabird breeding metropolis in the Galapagos. A 1.2-mile circular trail winds through fragrant Palo Santo trees where hundreds of male Magnificent Frigatebirds inflate giant crimson gular sacs like brilliant balloons, while blue-footed boobies execute their signature foot-raising courtship ritual.
Courtship displays occur year-round. Between May and November mating rituals and chick hatching peak in frenzied activity.
What you will see
- Magnificent Frigatebird
- Blue-footed Booby
- Galapagos Land Iguana
Highlights
- Simultaneously witnessing dozens of inflated scarlet sacs and synchronized blue-footed dances
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time for this activity?
All year round. Courtship displays occur year-round. Between May and November mating rituals and chick hatching peak in frenzied activity.
How long does it take?
Full Day (Navigable yacht from Santa Cruz)
Which animals can I see?
Magnificent Frigatebird, Blue-footed Booby, Galapagos Land Iguana
How demanding is it?
easy
Is it included in any of our tours?
It is not in a base tour, but it can be added to any tailor-made trip.
Add it to your trip
We build you a private trip with this activity, on your dates and at your pace.