Albatross

Black-footed Albatross - Clayoquot Canyon, BC A good day on the water had us looking at two species of Albatross on this Pelagic Tour out of Tofino with Ocean Outfitters. Here is a great blog written by the organizer from Dare to Bird. The other notable birds for this guy were Laysan Albatross, Parakeet Auklet and Black-legged Kittiwake. One thing I noticed about the Albatross this trip was the difference in size of some of the birds. The other neat thing about Albatross is the nasal gland that rids the bird of excess salt allowing it to drink salt water. Michael W Klotz 2021 - www.TheBirdBlogger.com
Black-footed Albatross - Clayoquot Canyon, BC
Laysan Albatross - Clayoquot Canyon, BC The Tofino pelagic tour this year, put a couple of lifers on the list with this majestic Laysan Albatross. Thank you to Mel for the invite on the trip and putting a good story together for everyone to get a taste of what we saw. It turned out there were two of the fancy birds among a great many Black-footed Albatross as well. Also a big shout out to Captain Ron from Ocean Outfitters for the great day out on the boat. Looking forward to the next one. Michael W Klotz 2021 - www.TheBirdBlogger.com
Laysan Albatross - Clayoquot Canyon, BC
Black-footed Albatross - Tofino, BC This very large ocean going bird is one of the most common Albatross of the coast of Vancouver Island. During a pelagic trip with Ocean Outfitters, I was able to see a great many of these birds trailing a fishing boat throwing scaps off the deck. The smaller birds would come in and grab what they could and then the big boys would sail in and bully their way into the goodies. These particular species of Albatross or some of the smallest but still have a 6-7 ft wingspan. Michael W Klotz - www.TheBirdBlogger.com
Black-footed Albatross - Tofino, BC
Black Footed Albatross - Take Off - Tofino, BC During a pelagic tour earlier in the spring, we encountered several of these majestic birds following a fishing boat grabbing the left overs from fish processing. I have always remember the scene from
Black-footed Albatross - Take Off - Tofino, BC
During a pelagic trip this October of the west coast of Vancouver Island, we were lucky enough to see some Black-footed Albatross. It took me a little while to post them, but here they are. The grace of these birds is amazing in the air. The long wings stretch out and make moving along the tops of the waves effortless. Taking off however is a little more complicated for these ocean going birds.
Black-footed Albatross - Tofino