23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Snow Petrel

Rescued ! A beautiful and pure white snow petrel, lands aboard an expedition ship in Antarctica, where the bird was probably being attracted by the light from the ship. Here, ornithologist Simon Delany, releases the bird. Snow petrels are found around antarctic waters and often seen sitting on icebergs.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Antarctica
Copyright: © martin johansen