Albatross Atlantic Yellow-nosed (Thalassarche chlororhynchos) in flight – Southern East Indian Ocean

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Albatross Atlantic Yellow-nosed (Thalassarche chlororhynchos) in flight – Southern East Indian Ocean

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.

Third morning at sea, 27th January near Marion Island but the weather had turned for the worse.

Image shows the underwing pattern from some distance..

  • Species:Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos)
  • Bird Type:Adult in flight - underwing view
  • FamilyAlbatross (Diomedeidae)
  • Date Taken20220127
  • Location:Latitude: S 46°27.073' Longitude: E 37°39.456’
  • Area:Near Marion Island
  • Country:South Africa
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA01803ac Albatross Atlantic Yellow-nosed 3 South African Marion Island - Flock22 RSA Jan22 PH850_0126
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