Albatross Black-browed (Thalassarche melanophris) in flight – Continental Shelf, South Africa
Full SizeBirdlife 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.
First morning at sea, 25th January after leaving Cape Town; still in SA territorial waters. Fine day and warm; there was a deep sea fishing vessel in sight that increased the variety and volume of birds around us.
- Species:Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)
- Bird Type:Adult in Flight
- FamilyAlbatrosses (Diomedeidae)
- Date Taken20220125
- Location:Latitude: S 36°42.680' Longitude: E 21°28.724'
- Area:Continental Shelf
- Country:South Africa
- Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA01801ac Albatross Black-browed 3 South African Continental Shelf RSA - Flock22 Jan22 PH850_8754