This is a photo of four Black-footed Albatross. The Black-foots are the second most common species of albatross on Midway Atoll and the second largest with a wing span at about 7 feet. Unlike the Laysan Albatross, which occupy the majority of my front yard, the Black-foots tend to nest more around the perimeter of the islands, where it is both beachier and less disturbed by humans. They are slightly less approachable than the Laysans and tend to be much more aggressive about defending their nests. However, I love these birds and think that they are absolutely gorgeous with their dark plumage and white-lined eyes.
Black-foot pair on nest.
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