Salvin's Albatross (adult) swimming, Chile

Salvin's Albatross (adult) swimming, Chile - Salvin's Albatross
At sea, Pacific Ocean, off Chanaral de Aceituno, Atacama Region, Chile (March 2019)

This image was taken during the North Chile's Coastal & Desert Wildlife trip organised by Natures Images and led by Mark Sisson and Pablo Cersosimo (Wild South Photography). Our boat Arca de Noe was captained by Patricio Ortiz of Chanaral de Aceituno.

Status is classified as Vulnerable. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Salvin's albatross Thalassarche salvini / Wikipedia
Salvin's Albatross Thalassarche salvini / BirdForum
Salvin's Albatross Thalassarche salvini / BirdLife International

Shooting Time 13:25
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/3200
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation +1
ISO Speed 500

Latitude 28 59 59.7 S
Longitude 71 44 4.6 W
Altitude -7.70m


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