Albatross Collection (page 4)

Common dotted border, western dotted border
Common dotted border butterfly, Mylothris rhodope 1, 2, western dotted border, Mylothris chloris 3, 4, diverse white or African albatross, Appias epaphia, upper side 5, under side 6

An Encounter with an Albatross (engraving)
2792854 An Encounter with an Albatross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Encounter with an Albatross. Illustration for Chatterbox (1898)

German Albatros D. III biplane, WW1
German Albatros D.III biplane, First World War. Watercolour by Lieutenant Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly. circa 1917

Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata), pair mutual preening in courtship, Espanola Island, Galapagos Islands

Albatross (colour litho)
2817971 Albatross (colour litho) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albatross. Illustration for Wild Life of the World by R Lydekker (Frederick Warne)

Worked by the Dead! or, Napoleons Albatross (colour litho)
3648171 Worked by the Dead! or, Napoleons Albatross (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worked by the Dead)

Albatross, pub. London 1810 (coloured lithograph)
955616 Albatross, pub. London 1810 (coloured lithograph) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Picturesque Journey to India by way of China)

Albatross, illustration from Wildlife of the World, c. 1910 (colour litho)
3037102 Albatross, illustration from Wildlife of the World, c.1910 (colour litho) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colony of sooty albatrosses on the south side of Laysan Island, a sandbank in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
5997301 Colony of sooty albatrosses on the south side of Laysan Island, a sandbank in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (b/w photo) by English Photographer

How a bird flies (colour litho)
6000083 How a bird flies (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How a bird flies)

Strange water birds (coloured engraving)
997423 Strange water birds (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Albatross, petels, shearwater, fulmar, c. 1915 (w / c & bodycolour over pencil on paper)
3473576 Albatross, petels, shearwater, fulmar, c.1915 (w/c & bodycolour over pencil on paper) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Alphabet of Birds (colour litho)
3104614 Alphabet of Birds (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphabet of Birds)

The Ocean Race of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, the Vessels off the Noman (engraving)
1102687 The Ocean Race of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, the Vessels off the Noman (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dusky Albatros, 1838. Creator: Robert Havell
Dusky Albatros, 1838

Mollymawk Fight
Mark Bridgwater

Zero altitude flight !
Yair Tzur

Campbell albatross (Thalassarche impavida), flying off Campbell Island (seen in background), January

Albatross chases Gannet from nest 1979

Two Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) rub their bills together - part of a bonding ritual. West Point Island, The Falkland Islands

Southern royal albatross (Diomedea epomophora), sits on a nest between tussock grasses, (Poa sp.) Campbell Island, Southern Ocean, New Zealand

United States Air Force - Grumman SA-16A Albatross 51-0029 (msn 103) at K-3, Korea. Date: 1953

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Twain were casting dice
Vintage engraving of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, by Coleridge. And the Twain were casting dice. Herbert Cole, 1900

RF - Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) calling and in flight. Bay of Isles, South Atlantic. January. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) flying over the rugged coast of South Georgia. South Atlantic. (digitally stitched image)

Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) flying off the Bay of Isles, South Atlantic. January. (digitally stitched image)

Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) in flight, Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, Galapagos

Espanola lava lizard (Microlophus delanonis) female with Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) behind. Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, Galapagos

Waved albatrosses (Phoebastria irrorata) courting, Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, Galapagos

White capped albatross (Thalassarche steadi) in flight at sea. Auckland Islands (Subantarctic), New Zealand, February

Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) in flight over sea at sunrise. South Atlantic Ocean between The Falklands and South Georgia. November

Southern royal albatross (Diomedea epomophora) sub-adults, group displaying in tussock grassland. Campbell Island, New Zealand. February

Adult and chick black-browed albatross on tower-shaped nest, Falkland Islands

Black-browed albatross or black-browed mollymawk, Falkland Islands

Adult with egg on tower-shaped nest. Black-browed albatross or black-browed mollymawk, Falkland Islands

Adult black-browed albatross feeding chick on tower-shaped nest, Falkland Islands

Chick on tower-shaped nest. Black-browed albatross or black-browed mollymawk, Falkland Islands

South Georgia Island. Albatross soars past lenticular clouds at sunset

South Georgia Island. Albatross flying past pinnacled iceberg

Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) pair in courtship display at nest site, Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, Galapagos

Black-browed albatross pair (Thalassarche melanophris) mutual grooming during copulation. New Island, Falkland Islands, November

Black-browed albatross or black-browed mollymawk (Thalassarche melanophris), typical courtship and greeting behavior. South America, Falkland Islands

Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) resting close up of eye. West Point Island, Falkland Islands, October

Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis), courtship ritual, Eastern island, Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii

Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) in nest, Clarion Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site (Socorro Islands)

Albatros D. V
Albatros D.V Date: 1910s

Sooty Albatross (Phoebetria fusca) group courting on high inland ridge. Gough Island, Gough and Inaccessible Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Atlantic. Endangered

Campbell albatross (Diomedea melanophrys impavida) over sea south of Campbell Islands. Subantarctic New Zealand

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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.