Laysan Albatross

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Wisdom the Laysan Albatross Hatches Yet Another Chick

Wisdom the Laysan Albatross, the world’s oldest known bird producing offspring in the wild, has recently hatched yet another chick. Laysan Albatross flock to the wildlife refuge on Midway Atoll every year to nest. Among them is Wisdom, who shocks the world by hatching young well into old age. Each year, her visit to Midway is […]

Written by on February 20, 2016

World’s Oldest Tracked Bird Returns to Refuge with Mate

We have some uplifting news to brighten any bird-lover’s or conservationist’s day! “Wisdom,” a 64-year-old Laysan Albatross, has returned to her home on Midway Atoll, Hawaii to nest after a year of absence. Laysan Albatrosses are migratory birds and spend much of their time in the air until they settle on a remote island in groups […]

Written by on February 19, 2016