Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
Otago Peninsula near the town of Dunedin is famous for the Royal Albatross Colony, the only mainland breeding ground of the Royal Albatross.
Royal Spoonbill
Photographed on the way back from Otago Peninsula somewhere close to Dunedin.
Spoonbill,Photographed on the way back from Otago Peninsula somewhere close to Dunedin.
Black-billed Gull (Chick)
The ubiquity of this species belies that this bird is classified as "Nationally Critical". It's said to be the most threatened Gull species in the world.
Gull,The ubiquity of this species belies that this bird is classified as "Nationally Critical". It's said to be the most threatened Gull species in the world.
Northern Royal Albatross
This pair was photographed in the Otago Peninsula, the only mainland breeding ground of the Northern Royal Albatross. The male was stretching his 10-ft wide wings getting ready to do his share of the fishing.
Albatross,This pair was photographed in the Otago Peninsula, the only mainland breeding ground of the Northern Royal Albatross. The male was stretching his 10-ft wide wings getting ready to do his share of the fishing.
Northern Royal Albatross (In flight)
Pictures don't capture the awe that an albatross's wingspan inspires when seen in real life.
Albatross,Pictures don't capture the awe that an albatross's wingspan inspires when seen in real life.
