Young Albatross Chases Wings During Preening Attempt In New Zealand

The Northern Royal Albatross nestling is growing up fast, and maintaining her new feathers requires plenty of preening. However, when you’re developing a 9-foot wingspan, some spots are harder to reach than others! Watch this determined youngster attempt to tend to her massive wings on the Northern Royal Albatross Cam in New Zealand.

Only about one month remains until this nestling will be ready to take flight over the Pacific Ocean for the first time. Tune into the Northern Royal Albatross Cam to watch her grow.