Albatross Collection

Wandering Albatross - Courtship display - Albatross Island - South Georgia - Antarctica JPF30636
JPF-14281 Wandering Albatross - Courtship display Albatross Island - South Georgia - Antarctica Diomedea exulans Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - I shot Albatross
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, With my crossbow I shot the Albatross. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem by the English poet

Picture No. 12020740
Shy albatross or shy mollymawk, Thalassarche cauta, in flight close to the waves with a dark sky and two rainbows. They are endemic breeders of tree islands in Australia where historically they are

Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) in flight over the ocean, Drake Passage, Southern Ocean

Picture No. 11675983
Chatham Albatross in flight taking off from the sea. Date:

The third de Havilland DH91 Albatross G-AFDI
The third de Havilland DH91 Albatross, G-AFDI, Frobisher, of Imperial Airways, at Croydon

Wandering Albatross - In flight, Antarctic region, Islands in the southern ocean JPF30690
JPF-13297 Wandering Albatross - In flight, Antarctic region, Islands in the southern ocean Diomedea exulans Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wandering Albatross, Diomedea exulans, large white bird with black feathers at the end of its wings

Mariner, Watersnakes
The Mariner, the dead albatross slung round his neck, watches the sea snakes and blesses them as living things in his desolate world

Mariner, the Albatross
The frozen crew are joined by an albatross which sits on the ship

Wandering Albatross - Breeding pair - Prion Island - South Georgia - Antarctica JPF42771
JPF-14317 Wandering Albatross - Breeding pair Prion Island - South Georgia - Antarctica Diomedea exulans Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Water Snakes
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Beyond the shadow of the ship, I watched the water snakes

Black=browed Albatross Falkland Islands
Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) in flight, Falkland Islands

COLERIDGE: ANCIENT MARINER. The Mariner sits with the albatross around his neck. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Wandering Albatross - Pair preening (part of courtship behaviour), Albatross Island, South Georgia, Antarctica
JPF-14280 Wandering Albatross - Pair preening (part of courtship behaviour) Albatross Island, South Georgia, Antarctica, Islands in the southern ocean

Wandering Albatross Albatross Island South Georgia
JPF-8642 WANDERING ALBATROSS - stretching wings as part of display Albatross Island, South Georgia Diomedea exulans Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Various birds on a sheet of Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

Thalassarche chlororhynchos, yellow-nosed albatross

Waved Albatros Espagnola Island. Galapagos Islands
WAT-10415 Waved Albatross Espagnola Island. Galapagos Islands Diomedea irrorata M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black-browed Albatross (Diomedea melanophoris) adult pair, courtship preening, close-up of heads, Falkland Islands

Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) courtship display, Albatross Island, South Georgia, Antarctica
JPF-13294 Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) courtship display Albatross Island, South Georgia, Antarctica, Islands in the southern ocean

Waved Albatros - pair. Espagnola Island - Galapagos Islands
WAT-10418 Waved Albatross - pair Espagnola Island - Galapagos Islands Diomedea irrorata M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) group of three on nest, Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, Galapagos

Light-mantled sooty albatross (Phoebetria palpebrata) in flight at sunset, Southern Ocean between Invercargill and Campbell Island, New Zealand, December

Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) head portrait, Espanola Island, Galapagos, South America

Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) chick in the nest, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, February

Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) flying on the open ocean, Drake passage, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Black-browed albatross, typical courtship and greeting behavior, Falkland Islands

Short tailed albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) subadult with fish-hook and monofilament line embedded in throat. Tsubamezaki, Torishima Island, Japan. December

Sooty albatross (Phoebetria fusca) nesting amongst Blechnum palmiforme tree ferns. Gough Island, Gough and Inaccessible Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Atlantic

Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos) courtship display sequence. Gough Island, Gough and Inaccessible Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Atlantic

Albatros D. Va
German 7-Kills Air-Ace Vizefeldwebel Karl Friedrich Kurt Jentsch in the Cockpit of His Albatross D.Va with His Personal Black

Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos) courtship display, Gough Island, Gough and Inaccessible Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Atlantic

Brown headed albatross sitting on the water
Extreme close-up, Split view of an albatross on the water showing its body above the water and webbed feet below the surface

A Gibson`s wandering albatross at Kaikoura in Canterbury, New Zealand

A black-browned albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) tenderly looking at its chick, Falkland Islands, South America

Black-browed Albatross Thalassarche melanophrys Steeple Jason Island Falklands November

An adult wandering albatrosss (Diomedea exulans) in flight in the Drake Passage, Argentina, South America

FALKLAND ISLANDS, SAUNDERS ISLAND-75768
Raimondo Restelli

Light-mantled sooty albatross (Phoebetria palpebrata) in flight at sunset, Southern Ocean between Invercargill and Campbell Island, New Zealand, December

Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) chick, aged two weeks, begging next to parent on nest. Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Pair of Waved albatrosses (Phoebastria irrorata) billing as greeting. Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Grumman G-111 Albatross N116FB (msn 460, ex UF-2 148325, ex JMSDF 9052), a former Chalk International Albatross. Date: circa 1990

Grumman HU-16C Albatross N7025N - 141262
Grumman HU-16C Albatross N7025N / 141262 (msn G-409), at the Waddington - International Air Show on 30 June 2002. Date: 2002

New Additions to Zoological Gardens, London
Sketches of the new additions to the Zoological Gardens, London. These include Catfish, Black Eyebrowed Albatross, Pleasant Antelope, Black-faced Chimpanzee, American Moose, and Wild Sheep

Grumman SA-16A Albatross 51-0047
Grumman SA-16A Albatross 51-7209 (MSN 282) painted as 51-0047, on display at Luke Air Force Base. Date: 1980

Grumman HU-16B Albatross 51-022 (MSN 96), on display at Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, AZ, Date: circa 1990

Grumman HU-16A Albatross, on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Date: circa 1985

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The majestic Wandering Albatross, with its impressive wingspan and striking black feathers at the end of its wings, is a sight to behold. Found in the remote Albatross Island in South Georgia, Antarctica, this magnificent bird captivates all who encounter it. Known for their elaborate courtship displays, these albatrosses engage in intricate dances and rituals to attract a mate. Their graceful movements and synchronized gestures create a mesmerizing spectacle that showcases their commitment to finding love. In literature, the albatross holds significant symbolism. In Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner, " shooting an albatross brings upon a curse that haunts the mariner throughout his journey. This tale serves as a reminder of our responsibility towards nature and the consequences of our actions. Captured beautifully in Picture No. 12020740, we witness the Wandering Albatross soaring through the Antarctic region with effortless grace. Its flight embodies freedom and resilience amidst harsh conditions. Not limited to just one species or location, other types of albatrosses also leave their mark on history. The Black-browed Albatross found in Falkland Islands has become an iconic symbol of these remote islands' wildlife diversity. Even beyond birds, various objects have been named after this remarkable creature. From aircraft like Albatros D. V to ships such as de Havilland DH91 Albatross G-AFDI, they pay homage to its strength and elegance. Returning back to courtship behavior within these avian wonders; observing a pair preening each other during courtship on Albatross Island evokes feelings of tenderness and affection between mates. It reminds us that love exists even amidst harsh environments like Antarctica's southern ocean islands. Whether it be through literature or real-life encounters with these incredible creatures, there is no denying that albatrosses hold a special place in our hearts.