Albatross Collection (page 3)

DDE-90026233
Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy Albatross colony Date: 23/01/2007

DDE-90026235
Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy Albatross feeding chick Date: 23/01/2007

DDE-90026234
Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy Albatross feeding chick Date: 23/01/2007

DDE-90026230
Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy albatross Date: 23/01/2007

DDE-90026232
Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy albatross chick on nest in colony Date: 23/01/2007

DDE-90026231
Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy albatross chick on nest Date: 23/01/2007

DDE-90026226
Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Courtship behavior Shy Albatross Date: 23/01/2007

DDE-90023522
South Georgia Island, Smaaland Cove. Black-browed albatross in flight (Thalassarche melanophris). Date: 28/06/2006

DDE-90023526
South Georgia, Prion Island. Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) nesting in tussac grass (Poa flabellata). Date: 28/06/2006

DDE-90023521
South Georgia Island, Smaaland Cove. Black-browed albatross in flight (Thalassarche melanophris). Date: 28/06/2006

DDE-90023437
Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Gray-headed Albatross (Diomedea chrystoma) and chick at nesting site on steep tussock grass cliffs on cloudy evening at Elsehul Bay Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023416
Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Gray-headed Albatross chicks (Diomedea chrystoma) on nest in cliffs overlooking Elsehul Bay on cloudy morning Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023415
Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Gray-headed Albatross (Diomedea chrystoma) feeding chick on nest in cliffs overlooking Elsehul Bay on cloudy morning Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023413
Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans) flying above nesting site on Prion Island Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023398
Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Gray-headed Albatross chick (Diomedea chrystoma) on nest in cliffs overlooking Elsehul Bay on cloudy morning Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023397
Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Gray-headed Albatross (Diomedea chrystoma) at nesting site in cliffs overlooking Elsehul Bay on cloudy morning Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023396
Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Curious Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans) approaches camera lens near nesting site on Prion Island Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023395
Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Gray-headed Albatross (Diomedea chrystoma) at nesting site in cliffs overlooking Elsehul Bay on cloudy morning Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023394
Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Gray-headed Albatross (Diomedea chrystoma) courtship display by nesting site in cliffs overlooking Elsehul Bay on cloudy morning Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023393
Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Courtship display of Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans) on Prion Island Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023376
Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans) spreading wings to take flight from nesting site on Prion Island Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023377
Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans) spreading wings while flying above nesting site on Prion Island Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023320
Young Wandering Albatross (Diomendea exulans) portrait on nest, Island of South Georgia Date: 29/11/2008

DDE-90023266
Snowy Wandering Abatross (D. e. exulans) dance mate, Prion Island, South Georgia, Antarctica Date: 09/09/2005

DDE-90023267
Snowy Wandering Abatross (D. e. exulans) dance mate, Prion Island, South Georgia, Antarctica Date: 09/09/2005

DDE-90023265
Snowy Wandering Abatross (D. e. exulans) on Prion Island, tourist boat in the distance, South Georgia, Antarctica Date: 09/09/2005

DDE-90023095
South Atlantic Ocean, South Georgia Island, Prion Island. Wandering albatross displaying. Date: 21/07/2004

DDE-90023096
South Atlantic Ocean, South Georgia Island, Prion Island. Wandering albatross on nest. Date: 21/07/2004

DDE-90023094
South Atlantic Ocean, South Georgia Island, Prion Island. Profile portrait of wandering albatross head against white sky. Date: 21/07/2004

DDE-90020249
Gray-Headed Kingfisher, (Halcyon leucocephala), perched on branch, Samburu National Park, north Kenya. Date: 11/06/2005

DDE-90020143
Black-browed Albatross, Thalassarche melanophrys, calling out in the Falkland Islands. Date: 09/02/2010

DDE-90020142
Black-browed Albatross, Thalassarche melanophrys, colony with a hunting skua flying above in the Falkland Islands. Date: 08/02/2006

Notes of a Long Sea Voyage (engraving)
1046601 Notes of a Long Sea Voyage (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes of a Long Sea Voyage)

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - and cursed me
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Each turned his face with ghastly pang, and cursed me with his eye

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Albatros; Albatross; Albatrosz (engraving)
7194644 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Albatros; Albatross; Albatrosz (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albatros; Albatross; Albatrosz)

The Common Albatross (engraving)
7188935 The Common Albatross (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Common Albatross)

Tails with a Twist: The Albatross (colour litho)
7180573 Tails with a Twist: The Albatross (colour litho) by Reed, Edward Tennyson (1860-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Albatross)

Pair of Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) courtship, Espanola Island, Galapagos, South America

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

Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) pair in courtship. Falkland Islands

Light-mantled sooty albatross (Phoebetria palpebrata) flying over Elsehul Bay, South Georgia Island

Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho)
6016766 Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palmipedes, Swimming Birds)

The Evacuation of Port Hamilton, Corea, by the English (engraving)
1050455 The Evacuation of Port Hamilton, Corea, by the English (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Evacuation of Port Hamilton, Corea, by the English)

A group of constellations from Uranometria by Johann Bayer
STC151333 A group of constellations from Uranometria by Johann Bayer, engraved by Alexander Mair (1559-c.1616) 1603 (hand-coloured copper engraving) by Bayer

Cartoon, The Ancient Mariner in the City (financiers)
Cartoon, The Ancient Mariner in the City -- a satirical comment on the difficulties financiers in the City of London were facing at the time, in a parody of Coleridges long narrative poem: Money

The Albatross (engraving)
665722 The Albatross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Albatross. Illustration from Cassells Natural History (Cassell, 1883)

Southern rockhopper penguin and wandering albatross
Southern rockhopper penguin, Eudyptes chrysocome (vulnerable), and wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans (vulnerable). Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies

Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross, Thalassarche chlororhynchos. Endangered. (Yellow-nosed albatross, Diomedea chlororhynchos)

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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.