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The Flutter By Effect

Episode 21 | Night Watch: On Deck With Nocturnal Gulls

March 25, 2026·11 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Most nights in the Galápagos, while the National Geographic Islander II moved between islands, everyone went below. I stayed on deck, with stars as my never-ending ceiling. I began to realize, you don't need to know what something is to know it matters. But it's important to stay on deck long enough to find out.Join Samantha as she recounts her transformative journey to the Galápagos Islands, exploring wildlife, nature's wonders, and the lessons of curiosity and perception. Discover how this adventure rekindled her childlike wonder and deepened her understanding of the natural world.Key TopicsWildlife diversity in the GalapagosThe impact of travel on curiosity and perceptionNavigation and adaptation in natureGalapagos Islands, wildlife, curiosity, nature, travel, exploration, wildlife navigation, natural wonders, personal growth, adventureSound bite of swallow-tailed gull provided by: CitationCharlie Vogt, XC443050. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/443050.LicenseCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 Get full access to Flutter By Meadows at flutterbymeadows.substack.com/subscribe

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