Join the moment when the Northern Royal Albatross chick met dad, RLK, for the first time at the nest in this clip from the New Zealand Department of Conservation! Follow all the action LIVE at AllAboutBirds.org/Albatross | Bird Cams

Jessica Albatross’s wingman Advenjent Calendar - day 21 #albatross #dnb #drumandbass | Venjent

Skraaarrrk! Moana, the star of #RoyalCam stretched her wings and took off on her sea voyage today. She’s expected to head to South American waters where she will spend several years at sea. Hopefully Moana will return to New Zealand in 4-10 years when she’s ready for chicks of her own. Good luck our there Moana! 󾬔 www.doc.govt.nz/royalcam | Sirocco Kākāpō

Albatrosses — particularly the majestic wandering albatross — are among nature’s most extraordinary fliers, capable of gliding thousands of kilometers across the open ocean without flapping their wings for hours. Their secret lies in a technique called dynamic soaring, which allows them to harness shifting wind currents just above the ocean’s surface. By skillfully looping through layers of air moving at different speeds, they gain lift with minimal energy use — a remarkable adaptation for life