Albatross Collection (page 2)

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

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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

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

Wandering Albatross on the Southern Ocean near Drake's Passage close to the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Two Waved / Galapagos albatrosses (Phoebastria irrorata) preening, Espanola Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. Critically endangered

Grumman HU-16B Albatross AN1B-13 - 221-13
Grumman HU-16B Albatross AN.1B-13 / 221-13 (msn G-183), on display at Moron de la Frontera, Spain Date: circa 2000

Grumman UF-1G Albatross 7247 (MSN 336, ex 51-7247), on display at the Main Gate to USCG Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Date: circa 1998

Piaggio P-166M Albatross MM61879 - 36-75
Piaggio P-166M Albatross MM61879 / 36-75 (msn 387/36), preserved at Gioia dell Colle Air Base, on 25 March 1999. Date: 1999

Grumman HU-16B Albatross 51-7190 (MSN 250), on display at the Hellenic Air Force Museum, on Tatoi AB, Dekeleia, Greece Date: circa 2000

Grumman HU-16B Albatross 51-7204 (MSN 274), on display at the Hellenic Air Force Museum, on Tatoi AB, Dekeleia, Greece Date: circa 2000

Waved albatross flying, Espanola Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Date: 31-07-2021

Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) male, standing with wings spread in courtship display, Prion Island, South Georgia

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Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) on nest with chick, Falkland Islands Date: 13/08/2010

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Falkland Islands, West Falkland, West Point Island aka Albatross Island. Black-browed albatross (wild: Thalassarche melanophris) fuzzy molting fledgling. Date: 29/06/2010

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Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata), Espa

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Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata), Espa

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Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) with egg / Punta Cevallos, Espanola Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Date: 18/06/2010

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Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata), close up, Punta Cevallos, Espa

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Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) on a cliff during the day. Punta Cevallos, Espa

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Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata), Punta Cevallos, Espa

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New Zealand, South Island, Kaikoura Coast. Salvin's Albatross Date: 23/01/2007

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New Zealand, South Island, Kaikoura Coast. Fighting wandering albatross Date: 23/01/2007

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New Zealand, South Island, Kaikoura Coast. Fighting wandering albatross Date: 23/01/2007

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Black-Browed Albatross, (Diomedea melanophris impavida), New Zealand race, sub-Antarctic island. Date: 11/06/2005

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Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora) Campbell Island, New Zealand sub-Antarctic Date: 23/04/2005

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Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy Albatross portrait Date: 23/01/2007

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Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy Albatross interacting with chick Date: 23/01/2007

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Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy Albatross portrait Date: 23/01/2007

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Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy albatross on nest with chick Date: 23/01/2007

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Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy albatross on nest Date: 23/01/2007

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Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy Albatross in flight Date: 23/01/2007

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Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy Albatross in flight Date: 23/01/2007

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Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy Albatross feeding chick Date: 23/01/2007

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Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy Albatross feeding chick Date: 23/01/2007

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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.