Royal Albatross ~ TF Prepares For Fledging with Hovers, Jumps & Running Flapping Down Track 9.21.24

TF's fledging is imminent now as he feels the calling to the wind and sea! TF practices his wing flapping taking it running down the track several times. He will also do a jump hover as he passes his nest - with the EXACT same route that TFT took the other day before his fledge! TF spent the night just below the hill last night. Will TF fledge today? Stay tuned! Thank you for watching! Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please join the official facebook group Royal Cam Albatross Group New Zealand for up to date information on the albatross family and to share information on albatross conservation, photos and comments!   / 991026361293354   Courtesy of Dept of Conservation Royal Cam, Royal Albatross Taiaroa Head, New Zealand Cam Link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/cams/ro... DOC official website: https://www.doc.govt.nz/royalcam Royal Albatross Centre website: https://albatross.org.nz/ #TAIAROA HEAD #royalcam #albatross #NorthernRoyalAlbatross