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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