@tinterlight-iz5tl

I'm glad I'm on this earth during the same timeline as the albatross - stunning creatures.

@flyfreeqhrt5484

They have such sweet eyes. And their sky calls are beautiful

@-108-

'And soon, they get down to business."
And then it shows them both sit next to each other in the grass, and look out at the ocean. lol

@janajamer734

For the past 2 Nesting Seasons, I've watched Royal Cam Albatross in New Zealand on the Tiora Head and have learned a lot about Albies. It amazes me that they have 10 foot wingspans, no wonder they can fly over a year without touching ground! But to be a solitary birdie must be a lonely life at times for them. Thank You Smithsonian Channel for sharing!

@ziggystardust3060

I feel compelled to share this - my brother was an ocean-going yachtmaster, and sailed around the world for a number of years. I always missed him 'till my heart burst with the loneliness of missing him.
Then one day he was in a deep sea diving accident, and was literally blown to pieces - there was nothing left. He loved the ocean, and she finally claimed him. 🌊🌊🌊

There is an instrumental by Fleetwood Mac called Albatross. Every time I hear that music I'm transported back to that moment.

Love is unconditional and infinite but still, love your dearest ones while you can. ❤
Rest in peace, my dear, darling brother.
🕊️🙏🤍🙏🕊️

@Jackson-pu7gd

Absolutely beautiful animals. I'm so glad they are protected.

@naturelover4214

I love Albatross. ❤ Incredibly beautiful creatures. They know all about loyalty to one mate.

@johnshields6852

Talk about living on the wind, they are amazing creatures, flying for a year.

@TheMagicofRoberto

Wow, such a fascinating bird. This world has so many amazing wonders

@jeffreysokal7264

What magnificent creatures they are. Thanks for capturing these images of something we'd never see otherwise.

@MomofaNosyManx

I have been watching the live cam hosted by the New Zealand Dept. of Conservation at Taiaroa Head. I have watched these Albatrosses raise their chick and he is just about ready to take to the skies himself. It will be a sad day when he fledges. The Rangers take very good care of the Albatross making sure they are getting enough food and weighing them all the time.

@judithc59

absolutely incredible. :hand-orange-covering-eyes:

@JuneWood-qh5py

Seeing wildlife makes me feel so humbled each species is so magnificent and learning about them is so exciting watching them is so emotional and simply amazing

@Werm44

As a kid I'd always think I was so lucky to be born as a human, then I discovered these perfect creatures. Doesn't get much better than this.

@janmarieharmony2788

I never knew what an Albatross was or looked like, until a person I follow ( Lady Hawk) mentioned Royal Albatrosses of New Zealand, Stunningly beautiful birds, with soulful skycalls, very long wingspans and great gardening skills 😉😉2 seasons in now and it feels bittersweet..The chicks just left and time for mates to return & renew their bond..TY Smithsonian Channel❤

@marcustraore545

I wanted to ask how would they sleep if they spend months on the ocean, then I look it up and found out they spend many years at sea and sleep on the ocean rather than on land. Albatross land and sleep on the ocean for several hours at a time. What a bird!

@nargiszaman9403

the way they walk is so cuteee

@user-cg1ez1ot2b

Грациозная красивая птица.За полетом можно наблюдать без времени..... спасибо.

@lfrost6718

One of the most fabulous birds on the plant!  Had a chance to see them in NZ they are spectacular and sadly endangered!

@lienmai1277

Magnificent!!!