Rising Tide Images
Nesting Practice
Under a shady canopy of ironwood trees, this young mōlī twosome begin establishing a life-long, monogamous pair bond. Laysan albatrosses with established pair bonds are the first of the season to arrive at the breeding colony. This pair arrived later and performed multiple elaborate courtship dances and even practiced nest building. It may take several seasons before they successfully mate and hatch an offspring.
Nesting Practice
Under a shady canopy of ironwood trees, this young mōlī twosome begin establishing a life-long, monogamous pair bond. Laysan albatrosses with established pair bonds are the first of the season to arrive at the breeding colony. This pair arrived later and performed multiple elaborate courtship dances and even practiced nest building. It may take several seasons before they successfully mate and hatch an offspring.