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4
Dec
2025

Wandering Albatross




A Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans) soars above the Southern Ocean west of South Georgia on December 21st, 2024. These birds hold the record for the largest wingspan of any living bird, with recorded specimens reaching up to 12 feet (3.7 metres) and unverified reports of over 17 feet.

For the technically inclined...

  • Aperture: ƒ/4.5
  • Camera: OM-1
  • Focal length: 400mm
  • ISO: 320
  • Shutter speed: 1/2000s


Tagged - albatross, at sea, bird, birds, Diomedea exulans, in flight, Scotia Sea, seabird, Snowy Albatross, soaring, Southern Ocean, Wandering Albatross, White-Winged Albatross


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