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| At the far north tip of the Otago Peninsula is the Royal Albatross Centre. I was able to see adult albatross flying and landing, teenagers making quick sorties from the nest, and young chicks waiting to be fed. Quite interesting. |
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| The adult albatross can fly up to 14 hours without landing, partly because of its huge wingspan and its aerodynamics, but also because it can lock its wings to avoid getting tired. The albatross was considered an omen of good luck to sailors (or bad luck if they killed an albatross, per the poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"). |
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| Teenager Albatross |
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| Close-up of one of the young chicks still being fed by its parents |
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| No, I did not happen to be there at the same time as Prince Charles. I just thought this was a good photo of a parent/chick albatross. |
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