Wandering Albatross

[Ziggy99]

The biggest bird on the planet with a wingspan up to 3.5m.

These shots were taken in the Southern Ocean south of Australia.

ILCE-9    FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter    560mm    f/7.1    1/3200s    ISO 320

ILCE-9    FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter    560mm    f/8.0    1/3200s    ISO 320

ILCE-9    FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter    560mm    f/9.0    1/3200s    ISO 1600

Feeding on a fish frame thrown out by the ship's crew

ILCE-9    FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter    560mm    f/13.0    1/3200s    ISO 2500

 

[MWhite]

Were these juveniles? The speckled black looks so, although I know nothing about albatrosses. Perhaps they are molting. These are wonderful photos!

 

[Ziggy99]

Thanks.
No actually. #2 is an old adult.
A cap on the head = immature.

 

[WoodWorks]

Magnificent!

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

Amazing photos. I wish I could vote Winner and Wow!

 

[Ziggy99]

Thanks - appreciated.

 

[AlwaysOnAuto]

I can feel the boat rockin'.


I get sea sick way too easily.