Now in early September, what a long way the world has travelled since that day in early February. The little 3-day old princess, now over 7 months old, is almost ready to leave the natal nest to journey the vast Southern Ocean for the next few years before returning. But also herein this February footage, a large cruise vessel is obvious in the background as it leaves port to begin its voyage up the Otago Harbour passing the albatross sanctuary before reaching open seas, little knowing that within a few weeks such visits would be banned as Covid-19 spread around the globe. What joy this little princess and her two devoted parents have meantime given to the huge number of regular watchers to this Royal Albatross Cam. Thank you DOC New Zealand and Cornell University!
i love how Mom tried to protect her baby, and grabs the ranger's shirt. After he leaves, she checks the baby to make sure it is ok. What a loving and nurturing Mom she is.
@@ianarmstrong1636 Hehe, sounds ideal, I've never met someone with a flat that's a thousand miles on each side and a thousand feet high, with oceans before!
I guess Dad is more tolerant of these health check-ups:). This is such a pleasure and privilege to watch, thank you for sharing these precious moments.
Probably the most amazing thing I've seen on TH-cam in the past year. But contrary to several comments here I feel the peck to his shirt was her showing affection and trust. If she didn't want to let him weigh the chick she wouldn't have let him take it so willingly, and if she was even slightly upset she could have sliced him up in a second. This is clearly something she's used to and not even slightly bothered about. But that in itself is what's so amazing.
Hello David you are correct! YRK was being affectionate and playful with the ranger and if she really wanted to bite you would know it!! The albatross are used to the rangers frequent visits and they have a strong bond of trust with them.
The thing I noticed most is the way the bird stood up to allow the ranger to take the chick with minimal prodding, and then stands patiently and quietly (no distress, even when the chick is making noises) waiting for the return.
Don’t mess with mama’s baby! But she still was so sweet to let the ranger handle her baby. Calming to know the chick is so healthy and being cared for.
YRK is the quintessential mom! Funny, we both love the rangers and our albie families!! Both just have a job to do. Lucky YRK is fundamentally cooperative!! Thank you Lady Hawk❤️
LH - I still can't believe how serene these big birds are - I think that beak could do some serious damage. A gentle tug to say "Just give me back my chick Ranger-man".!...
GA Lady Hawk! I had to lol when YRK nipped his shirt😂! I'm actually glad to see a little protective nature from Mom! That's a good sign! She must be thrilled to be brooding her baby now. Thanks LH!💜😍
Lol! Despite this hilarious moment I still can’t get over how trusting they are! Try that with a goose and see how it goes 🤣😂. Thanks for sharing this great video and moment! 😊🥰
Hi, can someone please accurately describe this behaviour. Is this based on trust or the albatross is still processing the events ? If this is not aggressive behaviour then what is the purpose of the clacking of the beaks ? Conversely, if this out of trust then is there some skepticism on the part of the bird ? btw beautiful to watch.
This video says distinctly positive things about NZ and it's commitment to the rest of us, birds or not. I guess they'd be insulted if I introduced a UN resolution that NZ shall be a public repository of decent action in the face of crisis. It's hard to get your mind around, but it fits. Jacinda would know it as her own. JL
The DOC rangers are performing twice daily health checks. Fly strike is a major problem at the hatching stage when the weather is hot. If flies lay maggots on the hatching egg or young chick that would quickly lead to the death of the chick without intervention. The rangers put peppermint oil on the nest which acts a deterrent to keep the flies away during this critical time. The chick is checked regularly for fly strike and that they are healthy and putting on weight. Death by fly strike is one of the biggest causes of chick mortality at Taiaroa Head.
Hello KQ the parents will regurgitate food to their chick. This is how they feed their chick and they will continue this up until the time she fledges! Also the rangers do not feed the adult albatross - they will hunt on their own when their mate returns back from sea.
This is the Power of God. When Humans touch wild Animals. Than the Animals feeling, Humans are Healer. In Futurer lying a Lion near the Sheep! Wow. Very cute Albatros and Man.
Why do they always have to weigh them? One look and i see he's fine or not. Humans always have to measure, weigh and touch and disturb. Weighing an animal only makes sense if i see a worsening of the condition. But i guess one of the comments will show a scientific justification below.
Hiya...me again from NJ ....the shore birds here would have taken your eyes out if you tried to touch their chicks. They are mean, protective, and chase people away from their nests. Why does this bird just sit their and watch you take its only chick? Dodos are extinct, right?
Wow, how privileged are we to still have these birds around. Thanks for looking after them.👍
Albatross are so special. Such a fun bird to watch. They are as beautiful as the Bald Eagle IMO. God sure knew what He was doing . TY for all !
Now in early September, what a long way the world has travelled since that day in early February. The little 3-day old princess, now over 7 months old, is almost ready to leave the natal nest to journey the vast Southern Ocean for the next few years before returning. But also herein this February footage, a large cruise vessel is obvious in the background as it leaves port to begin its voyage up the Otago Harbour passing the albatross sanctuary before reaching open seas, little knowing that within a few weeks such visits would be banned as Covid-19 spread around the globe. What joy this little princess and her two devoted parents have meantime given to the huge number of regular watchers to this Royal Albatross Cam. Thank you DOC New Zealand and Cornell University!
What a majestic bird. Hope the pair are still together and will never suffer from ocean pollution.
This big white bird is so cute.
i love how Mom tried to protect her baby, and grabs the ranger's shirt. After he leaves, she checks the baby to make sure it is ok. What a loving and nurturing Mom she is.
Yes she is protective of her new chick! But still trusting at the same time! Just fascinating to watch them Jeannine!! ♥♥
Qué videos tan maravillosos !!! Gracias por poder disfrutarlos 😊
She must have felt deeply disturbed by you poking around her precious eggs, yet she behaved with respect and dignity. Noble creature.
They are so trusting and gentle--I want one! 😊. God Bless the rangers for looking out for the health of these babies!
You can't have one! They pair for life, so you have to have TWO!!!!!!!! Plus one baby every year.
I want one and could care for it in my flat and tie string to it so it could fly around inside my flat
@@ianarmstrong1636 Hehe, sounds ideal, I've never met someone with a flat that's a thousand miles on each side and a thousand feet high, with oceans before!
@@wordreet its a one bedroom flat
@@ianarmstrong1636 Hmmm , , ,
What a good and tolerant mommy.
I guess Dad is more tolerant of these health check-ups:). This is such a pleasure and privilege to watch, thank you for sharing these precious moments.
Probably the most amazing thing I've seen on TH-cam in the past year. But contrary to several comments here I feel the peck to his shirt was her showing affection and trust. If she didn't want to let him weigh the chick she wouldn't have let him take it so willingly, and if she was even slightly upset she could have sliced him up in a second. This is clearly something she's used to and not even slightly bothered about. But that in itself is what's so amazing.
Hello David you are correct! YRK was being affectionate and playful with the ranger and if she really wanted to bite you would know it!! The albatross are used to the rangers frequent visits and they have a strong bond of trust with them.
Albatross have lived and evolved for a long time not having any predators so they just don't have much of a sense of cautiousness
I can't believe how calm she is.
Amazing work, y'all!
I am so amazed at how gentle she is, even when protecting her chick.
The thing I noticed most is the way the bird stood up to allow the ranger to take the chick with minimal prodding, and then stands patiently and quietly (no distress, even when the chick is making noises) waiting for the return.
Don’t mess with mama’s baby! But she still was so sweet to let the ranger handle her baby. Calming to know the chick is so healthy and being cared for.
and when he is gone, she looks for her chick like to say: everything ok now
Thank you for sharing such remarkable videos...really enjoy watching "us" doing the right thing for wildlife!
Mama albatross is so cute and funny!😁
YRK is the quintessential mom!
Funny, we both love the rangers and our albie families!! Both just have a job to do. Lucky YRK is fundamentally cooperative!! Thank you Lady Hawk❤️
How could the bird so trust to a human? Wonderful!
what a beautiful bird !
Lovely neighborhood to bring up chicks!
Well now I have to watch this baby. This is very neat to watch! Thank you for the detailed response!
You are very welcome!!
She seems so nervous, but like she knows you've given her no reason to actively attack you. Goodness, she's so beautiful.
LOL!!! Mom was like go away already!! 😂 I love watching them!! 💞
What a beautiful moment. ..wonderful speechless conversation between them. ..free ..fearless relationship between them. ..!!!!!!
LH - I still can't believe how serene these big birds are - I think that beak could do some serious damage. A gentle tug to say "Just give me back my chick Ranger-man".!...
Que cosa más hermosa.
También haberle llegado un aperitivo de cortesía por permitir que le toquen su tesoro🤗
Thank You!
What sweet birds.
''That blew me away!! ''' Amazing video, many thanks.
GA Lady Hawk! I had to lol when YRK nipped his shirt😂! I'm actually glad to see a little protective nature from Mom! That's a good sign! She must be thrilled to be brooding her baby now. Thanks LH!💜😍
@Janice Place - Hi! Yes they sure are! It's been wonderful learning about them😄
1:35 Haha, it was like she shouted "yeah go on, beat it"
I know. They are so trusting. I’ve fallen in love with these birds. Mom is so sweet with her chick. I love watching them. ❤️
Mommy trust doctor. 🥰
Lol! Despite this hilarious moment I still can’t get over how trusting they are! Try that with a goose and see how it goes 🤣😂. Thanks for sharing this great video and moment! 😊🥰
Or a swan.
Bianca p haha yeah
She was not thrilled. Sweet temper.
amazing act of kindness... I think it would be nice if the man would bring food.....
I also love the way she had to see if her baby was alright ❤️
Yes, momma ain't having it, but daddy seems to be more tolerant. LOL, Don't touch my baby🐣!
So pleasent to watch
Bravoooo!!... 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🇮🇹
Wow wonderful to see gentle and trusting she is remembering that at the end of that curved bill it's razor sharp.
日本名では「アホウドリ」だが、こんなに愛らしい鳥がいるなんて、すばらしいな。
so much more polite, than those thuggish herring gulls
Awesome Video 😀
Mama albatross looks after her little baby, how beautiful ❤i❤❤❤❤
I love how she chopped her beak at him like, there now go and don’t come back. 😂🤣
And I thought the Potoo bird was the only bird to have a goofy personality. 🤣🤣
Beautiful 💕😊💕
☺️ l'albatros avra detto : di nuovo questo tipo 😁 .
I like how he tells mom what her little chickee weighs….😃
The baby is getting bigger compared to the rangers' hands ! Mom is still very patient, lol
At one point the rangers need to use laundry hamper to weigh the chicks.
he got some love from mom. 😆
How can she be this trusting?
That last little bill cluck meant, "...and stay out!" :-)
And how is the little chick?
Wow,what a neat thing to see.
- Very Nice,Gourgeos...~🤨📹🕊
😀🙋🏻♂️🏡👵🏻🌄
Living with nature! 👍
May be a treat or water should be given, just to help things along? What are your thoughts for not doing this..👍🏼💕
SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA BAHIA BLANCA 👍👍👍👍👍
How come no treats? I think a good behavior deserves a snack:).
Do the bird remember the ranger and become friendly with him?
The adults do remember the rangers and they develop a trust between them.
awesome!
Hi, can someone please accurately describe this behaviour. Is this based on trust or the albatross is still processing the events ? If this is not aggressive behaviour then what is the purpose of the clacking of the beaks ? Conversely, if this out of trust then is there some skepticism on the part of the bird ? btw beautiful to watch.
such a friendly bird, seems like all non-aggressive animals vanish and cannot survive...
I want his job. Where do I apply?
Are all albatross this tame? Or is this couple a special case? At the end of the exam it looks like she says, "Ok, thanks doc! Have a good day!" 😆
Yes the albatross are naturally docile birds!
Dangerous job you have there!
I wonder what that quick tapping of the beam meant when the ranger was leaving? Something like "goodbye" or "same hour next week, Jim?"
is it really needed to tag them and hassle them to check babies? Is this way too much.
Albatross mom: "yo wanna trade?"
Why are these birds so trusting of the scientists?
This video says distinctly positive things about NZ and it's commitment to the rest of us, birds or not. I guess they'd be insulted if I introduced a UN resolution that NZ shall be a public repository of decent action in the face of crisis. It's hard to get your mind around, but it fits. Jacinda would know it as her own. JL
Lady Hawk, why does he have to check the baby.
The DOC rangers are performing twice daily health checks. Fly strike is a major problem at the hatching stage when the weather is hot. If flies lay maggots on the hatching egg or young chick that would quickly lead to the death of the chick without intervention.
The rangers put peppermint oil on the nest which acts a deterrent to keep the flies away during this critical time. The chick is checked regularly for fly strike and that they are healthy and putting on weight. Death by fly strike is one of the biggest causes of chick mortality at Taiaroa Head.
@@ladyhawk What about the Adults? Can they get fly strike?
where did they stay when it rains?
we look like alien on there world
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IS IT HE OR SHE?
It is a she - her name is Atawhai ♥
@@ladyhawk Sweet girl and has a fine name. For you all greet from Warsaw 💕😃
Genial
So precious ❤️ need to put some peppermint oil on the parents,too🙏
😮👍👏😃😄😆😅
Why don't bring some food for her?
Hello KQ the parents will regurgitate food to their chick. This is how they feed their chick and they will continue this up until the time she fledges! Also the rangers do not feed the adult albatross - they will hunt on their own when their mate returns back from sea.
No treats for this inconvenience?!!
Вот это доверие!!! 👍❤️
Une caméra qui ne film rien......bruit de fond d'une voiture?
Man you just deadjust my egg 🥚 chicken
Интересно птицы дикие или поиученные?
Should give it a piece of fish for co-operation.
How can a wild bird be so casual about another animal coming along and plucking its chick from under him/her? Not so much as a squeak or sqwark!...
Just moments after this footage was taken the albatros ate the chick.
Lech no that did not happen. The chick is Atawhai and she grew up and fledged Sept 2020.
@@ladyhawk It was just my attempt at a joke. I am really glad that both mother and chick are OK.
@@lech2897 Oh okay!! lol
This is the Power of God. When Humans touch wild Animals. Than the Animals feeling, Humans are Healer. In Futurer lying a Lion near the Sheep! Wow. Very cute Albatros and Man.
Why do they always have to weigh them? One look and i see he's fine or not. Humans always have to measure, weigh and touch and disturb. Weighing an animal only makes sense if i see a worsening of the condition. But i guess one of the comments will show a scientific justification below.
I love how you all know shit but comment as if you do anyway!
La moindre des choses c'est de lui donner un poisson 🎏
👍🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💖
I wonder if the mother was also handled like this as a chick.
Hello Kathy she was! YRK was hatched here on Taiaroa Head.
прикольно где то здесь снимали побудь в моей шкуре
I think you'rre distrubing the momma and the baby a little bit too much in the name of the so-called science...
Should give her some fish.
Hiya...me again from NJ ....the shore birds here would have taken your eyes out if you tried to touch their chicks. They are mean, protective, and chase people away from their nests. Why does this bird just sit their and watch you take its only chick? Dodos are extinct, right?
Don't touch it !
they know about the importance of health checks.