The Blue-footed Booby (scientific name Sula nebouxii) is a charismatic seabird known for its bright blue feet, comical courtship rituals, and spectacular diving behavior. Though perhaps most famously encountered in… Read more »
The brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is one of the most iconic seabirds found along the coasts of Baja California. With its distinctive large bill, expandable throat pouch, and graceful flight,… Read more »
Sea lions are among the most engaging and beloved marine mammals found along the coasts of Baja California. With their expressive faces, agile swimming, and often noisy, social behavior, they… Read more »
Every year, the coastal waters of Baja California Sur transform into a stage for one of the ocean’s most mesmerizing spectacles: the migration of mobula rays. These graceful creatures, often… Read more »
The California condor (Gymnogyps californianus), North America’s largest land bird, once soared widely over the continent, from Canada to Mexico. However, by the 1980s, it teetered on the brink of… Read more »
The berrendo (pronghorn) were once abundant in Baja. They were prolific throughout the central desert and have always been an important part of the ecosystem. They were so important to… Read more »
Whale shark season in Baja’s Sea of Cortez generally runs from about June to October in Bahía de los Ángeles and from October to February in La Paz. The seasons… Read more »
1. There Are Three Lagoons That the Gray Whales Migrate to in Baja Laguna Ojo de Liebre in Guerrero Negro, Laguna San Ignacio, and Bahía Magdalena. The whales come… Read more »
Some of Baja’s most thrilling adventures come in the form of interactive marine life experiences in the wild. From releasing just-hatched baby sea turtles to diving with great white sharks,… Read more »
December marks the beginning of sea turtle hatchling release season in Todos Santos, as the non-profit Tortugueros Las Playitas begins their daily evening hatchling releases. If you thought enjoying a… Read more »