12th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A lagoon at the Dragon Hill Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos
During dry season in Galapagos, water in lagoons becomes very salty creating a suitable habitat for a small shrimp Artemia salina. American flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) feed on these shrimps. Dragon Hill trail runs through three different environments.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 08.2012 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2014 |
Photo Location: | Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador |
Camera: | NIKON D300 |
Copyright: | © Marina Krasnovid |