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Two Laysan Albatross Caught During Their Mating Ritual

2015-32
Accession Number
2015-32
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350898342
Related Collection
Parks, Lewis S. Papers
Keywords
Birds
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Description
Two Laysan Albatross are photographed during their mating ritual. The bird on the left is "skypointing," one of the specific movements the species use to attract a mate. This photo is part of Lewis Parks's album entitled "Beautiful Midway Goonie Birds." Photo may have been taken by Lewis Parks, who was an amateur photographer.
Date(s)
ca.
1940