Black-browed Albatross standing above colony, Falklands

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 17:45
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 250
Latitude 51 00 53.5 S
Longitude 61 15 7.9 W
Altitude 16.30m
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 17:45
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 250
Latitude 51 00 53.5 S
Longitude 61 15 7.9 W
Altitude 16.30m
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