Laysan Albatross

Laysan Albatross tend to return to the islands in Oct-Nov to find their mates and start their dances. Once they find their mate, they lay one egg and incubate it (taking turns) for about 2 months. Once the chicks hatch the parents continue taking turns with the chick (alternating flying as far away as Alaska to feed) until it is old enough to thermoregulate. Then, chicks are left alone while parents leave and return every week or so to feed them. Fledging occurs in late June thur July for most chicks.


Chickies practicing:



Sky call, part of the mating dance:


Family:




Older chick:


Adult: