Albatross Tristan (Diomedea dabbenena) 4th year male – Near Prince Edward Island RSA

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Albatross Tristan (Diomedea dabbenena) 4th year male – Near Prince Edward Island RSA

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.

Fourth twilight evening, 28th January left Prince Edward Island due to a severe change in weather.

Key diagnostics are, the ‘piano key’ black white strips at the tail.  Then at the centre top of the centre of each wing is a star like white patch.  This 4th Year Juvenile was diagnosed by non other than Peter Harrison MBE, the world’s recognised expert and author of marine birds.

 

  • Species:Tristan Albatross (Diomedea dabbenena)
  • Bird Type:Juvenile - 4th Year
  • FamilyAlbatross (Diomedeidae)
  • Date Taken20220128
  • Location:Latitude: S 42°14.777' Longitude: E 37°04.508’
  • Area:Leaving Prince Edward Island
  • Country:South African Territory
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA01805ec Albatross Tristan (juv-4th year) 3 near Prince Edward Island RSA - Flock22 Jan22 PH850_9064
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