Albatrosses in Flight, New Zealand (152 images)

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Few things are as majestic as catching sight of an albatross effortlessly gliding in its zig-zag pattern while riding the air currents above the ocean.

The impressive wingspan of the albatross is the largest of any bird, reaching over 3 metres in some species of albatrosses. Such mighty wings allow it to essentially be a living hang-glider.

In this gallery are a selection of flying albatross pics from New Zealand (as well as some portraits and some just sitting out...
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