Albatross Wandering (Diomedea exulans) relative size to a Prion – South East Indian Ocean of South Africa

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Albatross Wandering (Diomedea exulans) relative size to a Prion – 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.

While the Albatross was feeding on a squid, the Salvin’s Prion flew past illustrating the relative size between these two birds.

  • Species:Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans)
  • Bird Type:Adult feeding and relative size to a Prion
  • FamilyAlbatrosses (Diomedeidae)
  • Date Taken202201276
  • Location:Prince Edward Island, S46016.015’ E37017.110’
  • Area:South East Indian Ocean
  • Country:South African Territory
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA01601af Albatross Wandering (with catch) 3 Prince Edward Island RSA - Flock22 Jan22 PH850_0007
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