The desertic Pacific coast in the Nasca region, Peru

The desertic landscape of the coast of the Paracas region

Peruvian Pelicans resting on rocks in the barren coast of the Nasca region

Flock of Inca terns lined on a cable in the Ballestas Islands. The abundant bird life on the islands off the Peruvian coast formed the rich guano deposits which were exploited since the Inca Empire but mainly during the XIX century

Peruvian Boobies in their rookery on Ballestas Islands, Paracas region

Small flock of Peruvian boobies resting on a cliff

Peruvian Pelicans on a cliff, Paracas peninsula

South American Sea Lion rookery on the Ballestas Islands

South American Sea Lion rookery on the Ballestas Islands

South American Sea Lion rookery on the shore of the Ballestas Islands

Cliff on the Ballestas Islands with a rookery of Peruvian Boobies

During the XIX century the Ballestas Islands were the site of a prosperous industry exploiting the rich guano deposits on the islands

Significant guano deposits originating from seabirds are scattered on several islands off the Peruvian and Chilean coasts

Peruvian Boobies and guano deposits in a rookery on a cliff on the Paracas Peninsula, Perù