Black-browed Albatross flying over colony at sunset, Steeple Jason

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Black-browed Albatross flying over colony at sunset, Steeple Jason - Black-browed Albatross
Steeple Jason Island, The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (November 2022)

This image was taken during the Fabulous Falklands trip organised by Natures Images in association with Falkland Islands Holidays and led by Mark Sisson. Steeple Jason is home to the world's largest colony of any species of albatross (black-browed). It is estimated to contain 200,000 breeding pairs and stretches for over 4 miles along the south-western coast of the island.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Black-browed albatross Thalassarche melanophris / Wikipedia
Black-browed Albatross / BirdForum
Black-browed Albatross Thalassarche melanophris / BirdLife International

Shooting Time 20:24
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2500
Av(Aperture Value) 5.0
Exposure Compensation -1
ISO Speed 200

Latitude 51 00 47.1 S
Longitude 61 15 4.4 W
Altitude 4.40m


Black-browed Albatross head-on in flight, Steeple Jason


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