A male Wandering Albatross (Diomedia exulans) sky pointing (Displaying) on Bird Island, South Georgia, sub-Antarctic

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The weather cleared up briefly yesterday, providing a small window of opportunity to get out and photograph the stunning displays of the Wandering Albatross (Diomedia exulans). Listed as vulnerable by the IUCN, these long lived (50+ years) seabirds are at threat from incidental mortality (bycatch) from the long line fishing industry. This male 'sky pointing' on Wanderer Ridge with South Georgia mainland in the background.

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Location: Bird Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Photo credit: © Derren Fox / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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