Picture of the Day - 2 April 2009

By tqa on April 2, 2009.

A new life:

Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) with very recently hatched chick.

Ka'ena Point, Oahu

29 January 2006

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What a good photo! The protective parental glare is very evident!

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