15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A Laysan Albatross preens while nesting at Kaena Point
This Laysan Albatross sits preening in its nest at Kaena Point Natural Reserve, located at the very northwest tip of the island of Oahu. Typically, The Albatross return to Kaena Point annually for breeding; both parents participate equally in incubating the egg and feeding the chick.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 02.2017 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2017 |
Photo Location: | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America |
Camera: | NIKON D810 |
Copyright: | © Salvatore Lanzilotti |