An endangered Waved Albatross chick, photo by Brian Merchant

The Galapagos Islands are brimming with avian life—some of the world’s most famous birds call them home. From the Blue-Footed Boobies to the famed Darwin’s finches, the world’s only penguin that lives in tropical climes, there’s no doubt that the archipelago is a top destination for birders around the world. What is in doubt, however, is whether some of these birds will survive the i