In contrast to the town of Puerto Villamil on Isabela island, the town of Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz island seems bustling - not just with travellers and locals, but also with animals.

Brown pelicans love to rest on mangrove trees

A Sally Light-Foot Crab

Marine iguana

The “fish market” attracts local people as well as sea lions, pelicans and other birds

It was a pleasure watching the sea lions wait eagerly for their share of the ocean’s catch

Snatching in action!

A cute sea lion waiting near the edge of the dock

Pelican

The Great Blue Heron joining in the fun

A truly amusing and amazing fish market!

Wahoo fish is a common catch

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