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A Laysan albatross with its chick at Kaʻena Point quietly nesting

On Oahu, Laysan albatross nest at Kaʻena Point Natural Area Reserve. A predator-proof fence was constructed to protect the nesting albatross and their chicks from mongoose, rat, pig, cat and dog predators. Consequently, the albatross do not shy away from photographers looking for a close-up.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Mokuleia, Hononolu, Hawaii, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D810
Copyright: © Salvatore Lanzilotti