Albatross Tristan (Diomedea dabbenena) male in flight -Leaving Prince Edward Island RSA

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Albatross Tristan (Diomedea dabbenena) male in flight -Leaving 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 late afternoon, very overcast, 28th January leaving Prince Edward Island, first sighting from our balcony.  I was not sure at first if it was the Tristan Albatross.  An hour later it was announced that the bird had been spotted!

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 view shows the under wing and the yellow blush on its cheek.

  • Species:Tristan Albatross (Diomedea dabbenena)
  • Bird Type:Male in flight
  • FamilyAlbatross (Diomedeidae)
  • Date Taken20220128
  • Location:Latitude: S 46°27.073' Longitude: E 37°39.456’
  • Area:Leaving Prince Edward Island
  • Country:South Africa
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA01805ac Albatross Tristan (m) 3 near Prince Edward Island RSA - Flock22 Jan22 P850_9088
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