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Vik's Gallery: Shy Albatross (1/12)
PROCELLARIIFORMES: Diomedeidae
Thalassarche cauta
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© Vik Dunis 2012
Off Port MacDonnell, SA (Feb, 2012)
An adult Shy Albatross skis to a halt as it lands on the water near our boat.
The diagnostic small black patch is clearly visible at the fore of the bird's armpit.
Shy Albatross
Shy Albatross
Shy Albatross
Shy Albatross
Shy Albatross
Shy Albatross
Shy Albatross
Juvenile Shy Albatross
Juvenile Shy Albatross
Shy Albatross
Shy Albatross
Shy Albatross