Invasive species are one of the biggest threats facing the Galapagos Islands. But just how big of a problem do they pose and what can we do to protect the native species of Galapagos?

What does rewilding mean in the context of Galapagos, where 97% of the land is already a protected National Park?

Our webinar focussed on some of the most urgent issues facing Galapagos land birds, and the great steps that have been taken to tackle the threats and restore the biodiversity that we have lost.

Little vermilion flycatchers, Pyrocephalus nanus, are found throughout most of Galapagos, but the population on Santa Cruz is in serious decline. But baby flycatchers offer hope for the Critically Endangered population.

Exciting news as the critically endangered population of the little vermilion flycatcher on Santa Cruz island increases for the second year running.

We spoke to Birgit Fessl, Coordinator of the Galapagos Land Bird Conservation Plan at the Charles Darwin Foundation, about the challenges of continuing her work under lockdown.

Incredibly exciting news came during the COVID-19 lockdown in Galapagos - six little vermilion flycatcher chicks successfully fledged their nests on Santa Cruz as part of our Saving the Little Vermilion Flycatcher project.

There have been some very exciting developments within the Little Vermilion Flycatcher Project so far in 2020. In February the first fledglings of the project were spotted!

Smooth-billed anis, introduced to the Galapagos Islands in the 1960s, are having a negative impact on a number of the Archipelago's native species.

We were delighted when Sophia Cooke’s father, Bernard Cooke, won our 2016 raffle at Galapagos Day, as there was a lovely story behind it. In our guest blog, Sophia tells us why.

According to the North American Multi-Model Ensemble forecast, there is over 95% certainty of a “strong” El Niño.

Scalesia plants account for 15 of the 180 endemic species of flora in Galapagos.