Monthly Archives: June 2012

Today I had the privilege of watching two albatross chicks fledge.  My neighbor, Bob Waid, called me early in the morning to say that the two were behind a house on an ocean bluff at the end of my street. … Continue reading →

As of yesterday afternoon, 7 chicks had fledged and 13 remained.  The first one fledged last Wednesday.  The weather conditions are perfect for fledging, we have been having strong winds off of the ocean, with occasional showers. Some of these … Continue reading →

This week all of the 20 Princeville chicks were banded.  On one leg they have a small silver band.  This is the official band recorded with the North American Bird Banding Laboratory, under the auspices of the United States Geological … Continue reading →

Now is the time of year when the chicks are trying out those great big wings.  Eventually, their wingspan will be about 6 1/2 feet.  That may sound like a lot, but consider the fact that the Wandering Albatross has … Continue reading →

I was watching one of the chicks when a parent landed a couple of houses away.  The chick had been watching the bird flying overhead, as had the other two chicks in the area, and when KP507 finally touched ground … Continue reading →

The first chick will probably fledge sometime in the end of June, and some may even wait until August.  Until then, what do the chicks do to pass the time? 1.  They move stuff around. 2.  They watch other birds … Continue reading →