Albatross Wandering (Diomedea exulans) juvenile in flight – South East Indian Ocean of South Africa

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Albatross Wandering (Diomedea exulans) juvenile in flight – South East Indian Ocean of South Africa

Birdlife Africa Flock 2022 cruise on MS Orchestra 24-31st January 2022 with 1500 birders from around the world.  Departed Cape Town for Prince Edward (S46o38’39” E37o44’37”)and Marion Island (S46o54’45” E37o44’37”), both South Africa territories.  We  disembarked at Durban.

This photo illustrated the huge wingspan of the Wandering Albatross that can effortlessly glide for hundreds of miles or Kilometres without coming to land.  The wingspan has been measure to be reach up to 3.7 m (12 ft).

  • Species:Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans)
  • Bird Type:Juvenile Wing span
  • FamilyAlbatrosses (Diomedeidae)
  • Date Taken20220128
  • Location:Leaving Prince Edward Island
  • Area:South East Indian Ocean
  • Country:Southern African Terrirory
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA01601ec Albatross Wandering (juv) 2 South African Continental Shelf RSA - Flock22 Jan22 PH850_9123
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