Title: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Kris G. on 02-Dec-11, 07:12:20 PM
From the USFWS site:
Picture by Pete Leary/USFWS
She's Back! (December 2, 2011)
On December 1, the world’s oldest Laysan albatross, a female named “Wisdom”, was sighted by a Fish and Wildlife Service biologist for the first time this breeding season nesting on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Having survived the tsunami generated by Japan's earthquakes last March, Wisdom has returned along with her mate. She was observed in her normal location behind the Bravo Barracks and was proudly incubating an egg. Wisdom is at least 61 years old. She was banded as a nesting adult in the same location by Chan Robbins in December 1956. Robbins estimated that the bird was a minimum of 5 years old at the time.
The oldest albatross in the world appears to be a northern royal albatross which was located on the South Island of New Zealand and was named “Grandma.” She reached a banded age of 51.5 years and probable actual age of 61+ years.
Picture by Pete Leary/USFWSShe's Back! (December 2, 2011)
On December 1, the world’s oldest Laysan albatross, a female named “Wisdom”, was sighted by a Fish and Wildlife Service biologist for the first time this breeding season nesting on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Having survived the tsunami generated by Japan's earthquakes last March, Wisdom has returned along with her mate. She was observed in her normal location behind the Bravo Barracks and was proudly incubating an egg. Wisdom is at least 61 years old. She was banded as a nesting adult in the same location by Chan Robbins in December 1956. Robbins estimated that the bird was a minimum of 5 years old at the time.
The oldest albatross in the world appears to be a northern royal albatross which was located on the South Island of New Zealand and was named “Grandma.” She reached a banded age of 51.5 years and probable actual age of 61+ years.
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Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 02-Dec-11, 07:33:34 PM
From the USFWS site:
Picture by Pete Leary/USFWS
She's Back! (December 2, 2011)
On December 1, the world’s oldest Laysan albatross, a female named “Wisdom”, was sighted by a Fish and Wildlife Service biologist for the first time this breeding season nesting on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Having survived the tsunami generated by Japan's earthquakes last March, Wisdom has returned along with her mate. She was observed in her normal location behind the Bravo Barracks and was proudly incubating an egg. Wisdom is at least 61 years old. She was banded as a nesting adult in the same location by Chan Robbins in December 1956. Robbins estimated that the bird was a minimum of 5 years old at the time.
The oldest albatross in the world appears to be a northern royal albatross which was located on the South Island of New Zealand and was named “Grandma.” She reached a banded age of 51.5 years and probable actual age of 61+ years.
Picture by Pete Leary/USFWSShe's Back! (December 2, 2011)
On December 1, the world’s oldest Laysan albatross, a female named “Wisdom”, was sighted by a Fish and Wildlife Service biologist for the first time this breeding season nesting on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Having survived the tsunami generated by Japan's earthquakes last March, Wisdom has returned along with her mate. She was observed in her normal location behind the Bravo Barracks and was proudly incubating an egg. Wisdom is at least 61 years old. She was banded as a nesting adult in the same location by Chan Robbins in December 1956. Robbins estimated that the bird was a minimum of 5 years old at the time.
The oldest albatross in the world appears to be a northern royal albatross which was located on the South Island of New Zealand and was named “Grandma.” She reached a banded age of 51.5 years and probable actual age of 61+ years.
WOW!!! :o
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: Donna on 02-Dec-11, 07:36:29 PM
From the USFWS site:
Picture by Pete Leary/USFWS
She's Back! (December 2, 2011)
On December 1, the world’s oldest Laysan albatross, a female named “Wisdom”, was sighted by a Fish and Wildlife Service biologist for the first time this breeding season nesting on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Having survived the tsunami generated by Japan's earthquakes last March, Wisdom has returned along with her mate. She was observed in her normal location behind the Bravo Barracks and was proudly incubating an egg. Wisdom is at least 61 years old. She was banded as a nesting adult in the same location by Chan Robbins in December 1956. Robbins estimated that the bird was a minimum of 5 years old at the time.
The oldest albatross in the world appears to be a northern royal albatross which was located on the South Island of New Zealand and was named “Grandma.” She reached a banded age of 51.5 years and probable actual age of 61+ years.
Picture by Pete Leary/USFWSShe's Back! (December 2, 2011)
On December 1, the world’s oldest Laysan albatross, a female named “Wisdom”, was sighted by a Fish and Wildlife Service biologist for the first time this breeding season nesting on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Having survived the tsunami generated by Japan's earthquakes last March, Wisdom has returned along with her mate. She was observed in her normal location behind the Bravo Barracks and was proudly incubating an egg. Wisdom is at least 61 years old. She was banded as a nesting adult in the same location by Chan Robbins in December 1956. Robbins estimated that the bird was a minimum of 5 years old at the time.
The oldest albatross in the world appears to be a northern royal albatross which was located on the South Island of New Zealand and was named “Grandma.” She reached a banded age of 51.5 years and probable actual age of 61+ years.
WOW!!! :o
Holy Albatross!! That's old...but she looks good! ;) (for a bird)!
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Post by: jeanne on 02-Dec-11, 07:50:04 PM
That is so awesome!!!!!
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Post by: MAK on 02-Dec-11, 08:59:19 PM
:o She's older than me!!! :gum:
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Post by: Carol P. on 02-Dec-11, 10:37:27 PM
She's beautiful! :clap:
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Post by: Kris G. on 04-Dec-12, 08:23:35 PM
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/37132842813/sharing-wisdom-worlds-oldest-bird-teaches-us-about (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/37132842813/sharing-wisdom-worlds-oldest-bird-teaches-us-about)
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: MAK on 04-Dec-12, 08:28:03 PM
Amazing! :notworthy:
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Post by: AlisonL on 04-Dec-12, 08:39:19 PM
This is great news! I remember Wisdom from previous years.
Beautiful Wisdom with her chick last year:
Beautiful Wisdom with her chick last year:
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Post by: carly on 04-Dec-12, 08:48:17 PM
Wow..she's gorgeous! :notworthy: :bow:
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Post by: Donna on 04-Dec-12, 10:07:43 PM
Incredible! :clap:
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Post by: Carol P. on 04-Dec-12, 11:14:54 PM
What great news! :clap:
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Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 05-Dec-12, 05:08:12 AM
Isn't that amazing! Gives us hope that the Lady of Lowes will grace the Scottish skies next spring too.
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: Wing Goose on 07-Dec-12, 06:25:51 PM
She doesn't look that old, but what do I know.
She is really beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
:sunshine: :wow: :sunshine:
Lola
She is really beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
:sunshine: :wow: :sunshine:
Lola
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Post by: Bird Crazy on 09-Dec-12, 09:27:14 AM
Wow she is beautiful.
You go girl! :2thumbsup:
You go girl! :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: Kris G. on 04-Feb-13, 12:53:18 PM
Wisdom is now 62 yrs old and hatched another chick yesterday!
Pics from the USFWS:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwspacific (http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwspacific)
Pics from the USFWS:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwspacific (http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwspacific)
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: MAK on 04-Feb-13, 01:22:36 PM
Wisdom is now 62 yrs old and hatched another chick yesterday!
Pics from the USFWS:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwspacific (http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwspacific)
Pics from the USFWS:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwspacific (http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwspacific)
That's great! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: patsy6 on 04-Feb-13, 01:36:15 PM
Wow! Her biological clock is still ticking! :surprise:
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Post by: valhalla on 05-Feb-13, 06:46:46 AM
Better Wisdom than me :devil:
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Post by: AlisonL on 05-Feb-13, 02:46:39 PM
Wisdom is incredible! Hoping for a long and successful life for the beautiful new chick.
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Post by: Kris G. on 07-Feb-13, 03:57:28 PM
Here's a nice write-up about Wisdom:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/06/171290097/oh-mama-worlds-oldest-bird-has-another-chick?sc=tw&cc=share (http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/06/171290097/oh-mama-worlds-oldest-bird-has-another-chick?sc=tw&cc=share)
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/06/171290097/oh-mama-worlds-oldest-bird-has-another-chick?sc=tw&cc=share (http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/06/171290097/oh-mama-worlds-oldest-bird-has-another-chick?sc=tw&cc=share)
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: MAK on 07-Feb-13, 06:12:16 PM
She's older than me for crying out loud! Astonishing!!! :clap:
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Post by: Kris G. on 07-Dec-13, 03:34:08 PM
Wisdom is back and at almost 63 years old, has laid an egg!
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/69106441224/wisdom-the-laysan-albatross-returned-to-midway (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/69106441224/wisdom-the-laysan-albatross-returned-to-midway)
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/69106441224/wisdom-the-laysan-albatross-returned-to-midway (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/69106441224/wisdom-the-laysan-albatross-returned-to-midway)
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: Annette on 07-Dec-13, 03:45:55 PM
Wisdom is back and at almost 63 years old, has laid an egg!
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/69106441224/wisdom-the-laysan-albatross-returned-to-midway (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/69106441224/wisdom-the-laysan-albatross-returned-to-midway)
What a bird! :bow:http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/69106441224/wisdom-the-laysan-albatross-returned-to-midway (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/69106441224/wisdom-the-laysan-albatross-returned-to-midway)
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Post by: Kris G. on 07-Dec-13, 04:05:31 PM
Wisdom is back and at almost 63 years old, has laid an egg!
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/69106441224/wisdom-the-laysan-albatross-returned-to-midway (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/69106441224/wisdom-the-laysan-albatross-returned-to-midway)
What a bird! :bow:http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/69106441224/wisdom-the-laysan-albatross-returned-to-midway (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/69106441224/wisdom-the-laysan-albatross-returned-to-midway)
She is amazing!
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Post by: Donna on 07-Dec-13, 04:52:26 PM
O----M---G I'm 57 and I can't lay an egg!!! :o :-[
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Post by: carly on 07-Dec-13, 05:02:50 PM
O----M---G I'm 57 and I can't lay an egg!!! :o :-[
:spit:
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: MAK on 07-Dec-13, 05:29:56 PM
O----M---G I'm 57 and I can't lay an egg!!! :o :-[
:spit:
:ditto: Carly! :rofl: :rofl:
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Post by: Kris G. on 05-Feb-14, 05:54:17 PM
63 year old Wisdom has a new chick! :clap:
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/75722624412/the-first-family-photo-wisdom-and-her-newest-chick (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/75722624412/the-first-family-photo-wisdom-and-her-newest-chick)
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/75722624412/the-first-family-photo-wisdom-and-her-newest-chick (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/75722624412/the-first-family-photo-wisdom-and-her-newest-chick)
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Post by: patsy6 on 05-Feb-14, 07:25:59 PM
Wisdom is amazing! :thumbsup:
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Post by: MAK on 05-Feb-14, 07:44:02 PM
:bravo: She is just amazing! :yes:
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Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 06-Feb-14, 05:35:52 AM
Hope we will also be able to say "She's back!" with the Lady of Lowes osprey... These birds are beyond describing.
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Post by: MAK on 06-Feb-14, 06:36:32 AM
Hope we will also be able to say "She's back!" with the Lady of Lowes osprey... These birds are beyond describing.
:yes:
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: Donna on 06-Feb-14, 08:33:49 AM
Hope we will also be able to say "She's back!" with the Lady of Lowes osprey... These birds are beyond describing.
I agree Bobbie, 2 amazing mums!!
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Post by: Donna on 09-Feb-14, 07:36:40 AM
http://www.kitv.com/news/hawaii/oldest-known-bird-in-wild-gives-birth/-/8905354/24323528/-/jqhg2xz/-/index.html (http://www.kitv.com/news/hawaii/oldest-known-bird-in-wild-gives-birth/-/8905354/24323528/-/jqhg2xz/-/index.html) Video
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Post by: Kris G. on 09-Feb-14, 12:51:31 PM
http://www.kitv.com/news/hawaii/oldest-known-bird-in-wild-gives-birth/-/8905354/24323528/-/jqhg2xz/-/index.html (http://www.kitv.com/news/hawaii/oldest-known-bird-in-wild-gives-birth/-/8905354/24323528/-/jqhg2xz/-/index.html) Video
Awww...so sweet. She's amazing! Thanks for finding the video and posting!
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Post by: Kris G. on 27-Nov-14, 08:53:43 PM
Wisdom and Her Mate First Sighting 11.22.2014. :clap:
On Saturday morning, Wisdom (left), the world's oldest (at least 63 years old) known albatross was observed with her mate for the first time this breeding season within feet of their usual nesting site. Wisdom has a highly visible band labeled Z333 which allows us to recognize her from a distance. Her mate, who was first sighted last Wednesday, has the band number G000. It is typical for Laysan albatross males to arrive first and stake claim to the nest site. Wisdom was gone by Sunday morning which is also not unexpected.
The breeding albatrosses, both male and female, typically return to sea shortly after mating. After about 5-10 days, the female will return and lay a single egg in a bowl-like nest made from sand and grass. The males will return shortly thereafter, though some may remain to guard the nest site while the female is away. Midway Atoll is crowded with hundreds of thousands of albatross pairs that are currently staking out their nest sites. Although it's not set in stone that they will successfully breed and raise a chick in any given year, this pair has successfully bred in each of the last seven years. We'll keep an eye on them and post updates of their progress. We use telephoto lenses from about 30 feet away to avoid disturbing them too much. Write-up and photo by: Bret Wolfe/USFWS
http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Midway_Atoll/Whats_New_Wisdom.html (http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Midway_Atoll/Whats_New_Wisdom.html)
On Saturday morning, Wisdom (left), the world's oldest (at least 63 years old) known albatross was observed with her mate for the first time this breeding season within feet of their usual nesting site. Wisdom has a highly visible band labeled Z333 which allows us to recognize her from a distance. Her mate, who was first sighted last Wednesday, has the band number G000. It is typical for Laysan albatross males to arrive first and stake claim to the nest site. Wisdom was gone by Sunday morning which is also not unexpected.
The breeding albatrosses, both male and female, typically return to sea shortly after mating. After about 5-10 days, the female will return and lay a single egg in a bowl-like nest made from sand and grass. The males will return shortly thereafter, though some may remain to guard the nest site while the female is away. Midway Atoll is crowded with hundreds of thousands of albatross pairs that are currently staking out their nest sites. Although it's not set in stone that they will successfully breed and raise a chick in any given year, this pair has successfully bred in each of the last seven years. We'll keep an eye on them and post updates of their progress. We use telephoto lenses from about 30 feet away to avoid disturbing them too much. Write-up and photo by: Bret Wolfe/USFWS
http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Midway_Atoll/Whats_New_Wisdom.html (http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Midway_Atoll/Whats_New_Wisdom.html)
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: Kris G. on 17-Dec-14, 12:16:46 PM
Wisdom has laid an egg at 63 years of age!
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/105446110115/wisdom-the-worlds-oldest-laysan-albatross (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/105446110115/wisdom-the-worlds-oldest-laysan-albatross)
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/105446110115/wisdom-the-worlds-oldest-laysan-albatross (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/105446110115/wisdom-the-worlds-oldest-laysan-albatross)
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Post by: Carol P. on 17-Dec-14, 12:58:21 PM
Woohoo! Love Wisdom! :wub:
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Post by: Annette on 17-Dec-14, 01:00:23 PM
She is amazing! :bow:
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Post by: MAK on 17-Dec-14, 01:36:14 PM
WOW! :2thumbsup:
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Post by: patsy6 on 17-Dec-14, 02:26:44 PM
You go, girl! :bow: :notworthy:
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Post by: Donna on 17-Dec-14, 06:03:07 PM
She's incredible!!!! Looks great too!! :thumbsup:
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Post by: PatriciaRose on 17-Dec-14, 11:47:38 PM
Just mind-blowing! Glad us humans can't still "lay eggs" at 63! hahaha! :silly:
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: MAK on 31-Jan-15, 12:37:17 PM
We have a hatch!!! :baby:
http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/41/Laysan_Albatross/ (http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/41/Laysan_Albatross/)
http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/41/Laysan_Albatross/ (http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/41/Laysan_Albatross/)
:hatch1: :thumbsup:
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Post by: Carol P. on 31-Jan-15, 02:40:29 PM
We have a hatch!!! :baby:
http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/41/Laysan_Albatross/ (http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/41/Laysan_Albatross/)
http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/41/Laysan_Albatross/ (http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/41/Laysan_Albatross/)
Woohoo! :clap: :2thumbsup:
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Post by: Kris G. on 31-Jan-15, 02:42:44 PM
We have a hatch!!! :baby:
http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/41/Laysan_Albatross/ (http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/41/Laysan_Albatross/)
http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/41/Laysan_Albatross/ (http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/41/Laysan_Albatross/)
This isn't Wisdom though..I haven't heard that she has a hatch yet. Wisdom is nesting on the Midway Atoll..this is Malumalu, who nests on Kauai, who had a hatch this AM.
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: Donna on 31-Jan-15, 03:12:10 PM
I removed my post! Sorry, wrong thread!! :stupid:
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: Kris G. on 31-Jan-15, 03:36:59 PM
I removed my post! Sorry, wrong thread!! :stupid:
That's OK..just didn't want anybody to think it was Wisdom. So hoping she has a hatch this year.
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: Kris G. on 30-Nov-15, 12:14:20 PM
Wisdom has returned..she's now at least 64 yrs old!
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/133964943840/something-to-be-thankful-for-wisdom-has-returned (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/133964943840/something-to-be-thankful-for-wisdom-has-returned)
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/133964943840/something-to-be-thankful-for-wisdom-has-returned (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/133964943840/something-to-be-thankful-for-wisdom-has-returned)
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: Donna on 01-Dec-15, 09:27:24 PM
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/134367956480/live-from-midway-atoll-wisdom-has-laid-an-egg (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/134367956480/live-from-midway-atoll-wisdom-has-laid-an-egg)
She laid an egg!!!!!!! :heart:
She laid an egg!!!!!!! :heart:
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: MAK on 01-Dec-15, 10:11:50 PM
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/134367956480/live-from-midway-atoll-wisdom-has-laid-an-egg (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/134367956480/live-from-midway-atoll-wisdom-has-laid-an-egg)
She laid an egg!!!!!!! :heart:
She laid an egg!!!!!!! :heart:
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: patsy6 on 02-Dec-15, 08:17:59 AM
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/134367956480/live-from-midway-atoll-wisdom-has-laid-an-egg (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/134367956480/live-from-midway-atoll-wisdom-has-laid-an-egg)
She laid an egg!!!!!!! :heart:
She laid an egg!!!!!!! :heart:
Holy Moly! :clap:
Title: Re: She's back!!
Post by: Kris G. on 30-Dec-15, 12:22:34 PM
Wisdom returned from sea Christmas Day..pics from FB:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwspacific/sets/72157659537930074 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwspacific/sets/72157659537930074)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwspacific/sets/72157659537930074 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwspacific/sets/72157659537930074)
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Post by: Kris G. on 08-Feb-16, 09:47:57 PM
65+ yr old Wisdom with her new baby!
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/138959299310/wisdoms-chick-hatches-at-midway-atoll-national (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/138959299310/wisdoms-chick-hatches-at-midway-atoll-national)
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/138959299310/wisdoms-chick-hatches-at-midway-atoll-national (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/138959299310/wisdoms-chick-hatches-at-midway-atoll-national)
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Kris G. on 09-Dec-16, 01:33:13 PM
66 yr old Laysan Albatross, Wisdom, has returned and laid an egg! :clap:
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/154164722795/wisdom-returns-to-midway-atoll-andshes (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/154164722795/wisdom-returns-to-midway-atoll-andshes)
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/154164722795/wisdom-returns-to-midway-atoll-andshes (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/154164722795/wisdom-returns-to-midway-atoll-andshes)
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: AlisonL on 09-Dec-16, 02:40:21 PM
66 yr old Laysan Albatross, Wisdom, has returned and laid an egg! :clap:
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/154164722795/wisdom-returns-to-midway-atoll-andshes (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/154164722795/wisdom-returns-to-midway-atoll-andshes)
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/154164722795/wisdom-returns-to-midway-atoll-andshes (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/154164722795/wisdom-returns-to-midway-atoll-andshes)
Wonderful news! Glad you posted that, Kris! I hope everything goes well during incubation for Wisdom and Akeakamai.
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Kris G. on 09-Dec-16, 05:47:07 PM
66 yr old Laysan Albatross, Wisdom, has returned and laid an egg! :clap:
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/154164722795/wisdom-returns-to-midway-atoll-andshes (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/154164722795/wisdom-returns-to-midway-atoll-andshes)
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/154164722795/wisdom-returns-to-midway-atoll-andshes (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/154164722795/wisdom-returns-to-midway-atoll-andshes)
Wonderful news! Glad you posted that, Kris! I hope everything goes well during incubation for Wisdom and Akeakamai.
I do too, Alison!
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Kris G. on 16-Feb-17, 08:43:00 PM
Wisdom is a mom again! :heart:
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/157320110000/wisdom-the-worlds-oldest-known-banded-wild-bird (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/157320110000/wisdom-the-worlds-oldest-known-banded-wild-bird)
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/157320110000/wisdom-the-worlds-oldest-known-banded-wild-bird (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/157320110000/wisdom-the-worlds-oldest-known-banded-wild-bird)
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: carly on 16-Feb-17, 08:52:43 PM
Wisdom is a mom again! :heart:
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/157320110000/wisdom-the-worlds-oldest-known-banded-wild-bird (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/157320110000/wisdom-the-worlds-oldest-known-banded-wild-bird)
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/157320110000/wisdom-the-worlds-oldest-known-banded-wild-bird (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/157320110000/wisdom-the-worlds-oldest-known-banded-wild-bird)
:wub: :wub: :wub:
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Carol P. on 17-Feb-17, 08:08:14 AM
Such wonderful news! :wub:
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Kris G. on 21-Dec-17, 06:43:06 PM
Wisdom has returned to Midway Atoll and, at 67 yrs old, has laid an egg! :2thumbsup:
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/168787067605/wisdom-the-oldest-known-albatross-returns-to (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/168787067605/wisdom-the-oldest-known-albatross-returns-to)
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/168787067605/wisdom-the-oldest-known-albatross-returns-to (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/168787067605/wisdom-the-oldest-known-albatross-returns-to)
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Donna on 22-Dec-17, 05:47:42 AM
She's incredible! :heart:
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Dot_Forrester on 22-Dec-17, 07:56:04 AM
:thumbsup: Amazing! These are fascinating birds and it's so good that they still have a safe nesting area.
Dot in PA
Dot in PA
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: AlisonL on 20-Feb-18, 08:45:28 AM
Congratulations to Wisdom and Akeakamai on their brand new chick, who hatched on February 6! What an amazing bird Wisdom is. :heart:
(https://picload.org/image/dadddocl/wisdom-and-chick-feb-20-1a.jpg)
https://twitter.com/AlbatrossCam/status/963977969680068608 (https://twitter.com/AlbatrossCam/status/963977969680068608)
https://ww2.kqed.org/science/2018/02/14/dance-like-an-albatross-this-valentines-day/ (https://ww2.kqed.org/science/2018/02/14/dance-like-an-albatross-this-valentines-day/)
(https://picload.org/image/dadddocl/wisdom-and-chick-feb-20-1a.jpg)
https://twitter.com/AlbatrossCam/status/963977969680068608 (https://twitter.com/AlbatrossCam/status/963977969680068608)
https://ww2.kqed.org/science/2018/02/14/dance-like-an-albatross-this-valentines-day/ (https://ww2.kqed.org/science/2018/02/14/dance-like-an-albatross-this-valentines-day/)
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Kris G. on 20-Feb-18, 09:13:23 AM
Congratulations to Wisdom and Akeakamai on their brand new chick, who hatched on February 6! What an amazing bird Wisdom is. :heart:
(https://picload.org/image/dadddocl/wisdom-and-chick-feb-20-1a.jpg)
https://twitter.com/AlbatrossCam/status/963977969680068608 (https://twitter.com/AlbatrossCam/status/963977969680068608)
https://ww2.kqed.org/science/2018/02/14/dance-like-an-albatross-this-valentines-day/ (https://ww2.kqed.org/science/2018/02/14/dance-like-an-albatross-this-valentines-day/)
(https://picload.org/image/dadddocl/wisdom-and-chick-feb-20-1a.jpg)
https://twitter.com/AlbatrossCam/status/963977969680068608 (https://twitter.com/AlbatrossCam/status/963977969680068608)
https://ww2.kqed.org/science/2018/02/14/dance-like-an-albatross-this-valentines-day/ (https://ww2.kqed.org/science/2018/02/14/dance-like-an-albatross-this-valentines-day/)
She sure is and she has a great mate!
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Carol P. on 20-Feb-18, 09:42:47 AM
Wisdom is so amazing! :heart: :wub: :heart: :notworthy:
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Kris G. on 04-Dec-18, 09:45:26 PM
Wisdom, the Laysan Albatross, has returned! 68 yrs old and laid an egg!
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/180809288495/worlds-oldest-wild-bird-returns-to-midway (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/180809288495/worlds-oldest-wild-bird-returns-to-midway)
http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/180809288495/worlds-oldest-wild-bird-returns-to-midway (http://usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/180809288495/worlds-oldest-wild-bird-returns-to-midway)
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: patsy6 on 05-Dec-18, 02:22:01 PM
:heart: :heart: :heart:
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Carol P. on 05-Dec-18, 06:19:51 PM
So amazing! Love her! :wub:
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Kris G. on 03-Dec-20, 05:47:29 PM
https://medium.com/usfwspacificislands/a-reason-for-hope-wisdom-worlds-oldest-known-banded-bird-returns-to-midway-atoll-d69faa9df3b8. :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Shaky on 03-Dec-20, 08:06:00 PM
https://medium.com/usfwspacificislands/a-reason-for-hope-wisdom-worlds-oldest-known-banded-bird-returns-to-midway-atoll-d69faa9df3b8. :2thumbsup:
Papahānaumokuākea -- now that's a name for an eyas.
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Kris G. on 08-Dec-22, 10:24:21 PM
From Pacific Islands:US Fish and Wildlife Service FB page
Dropping Some Wisdom On You!
Another chapter of Wisdom's 71-year journey begins. On November 24, 2022, Wisdom returned to her winter home, giving us another reason to celebrate Thanksgiving. Her arrival was only a day later than her arrival last year.
Akeakamai, Wisdom's partner, has not been seen for at least the past two seasons. Male albatrosses typically return to the breeding site before their mates. Wisdom's interactions with other birds in the vicinity and the absence of Akeakamai suggest that Wisdom might be widowed.
Last November, Wisdom returned to her nest site for two days and was not seen interacting with neighboring birds. Wisdom's last egg was produced in November 2020; however, the last time she successfully reared a chick was in July 2017.
As for chicks of Wisdom, last year, a chick that Wisdom fledged in 2011 and their partner were observed nesting for the first time in coastal shrubland near the Midway dining facility. While this pair produced Wisdom's first known grand chick, it, unfortunately, did not survive to fledge. The young couple has not returned this year, but most albatrosses do not breed in the year after their initial nest attempt. We hope to see them return and have better success in the future.
While Wisdom has not been seen since Thanksgiving, it is still possible that she may find a new mate and may reappear in the next week or so. Staff at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial will constantly be checking the area.
We are excited to keep you posted as we learn more about Wisdom?s life journey this season and any news regarding her family.
Stay tuned...
To learn more about Wisdom and her journey, visit: http://ow.ly/ppsr50LY2FK (http://ow.ly/ppsr50LY2FK)
Dropping Some Wisdom On You!
Another chapter of Wisdom's 71-year journey begins. On November 24, 2022, Wisdom returned to her winter home, giving us another reason to celebrate Thanksgiving. Her arrival was only a day later than her arrival last year.
Akeakamai, Wisdom's partner, has not been seen for at least the past two seasons. Male albatrosses typically return to the breeding site before their mates. Wisdom's interactions with other birds in the vicinity and the absence of Akeakamai suggest that Wisdom might be widowed.
Last November, Wisdom returned to her nest site for two days and was not seen interacting with neighboring birds. Wisdom's last egg was produced in November 2020; however, the last time she successfully reared a chick was in July 2017.
As for chicks of Wisdom, last year, a chick that Wisdom fledged in 2011 and their partner were observed nesting for the first time in coastal shrubland near the Midway dining facility. While this pair produced Wisdom's first known grand chick, it, unfortunately, did not survive to fledge. The young couple has not returned this year, but most albatrosses do not breed in the year after their initial nest attempt. We hope to see them return and have better success in the future.
While Wisdom has not been seen since Thanksgiving, it is still possible that she may find a new mate and may reappear in the next week or so. Staff at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial will constantly be checking the area.
We are excited to keep you posted as we learn more about Wisdom?s life journey this season and any news regarding her family.
Stay tuned...
To learn more about Wisdom and her journey, visit: http://ow.ly/ppsr50LY2FK (http://ow.ly/ppsr50LY2FK)
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Shaky on 09-Dec-22, 07:27:27 AM
Amazing!
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Kris G. on 21-Mar-24, 02:12:26 PM
Wisdom is back!
https://friendsofmidway.org/wisdoms-photo-shot-march-18-2024-by-u-s-fish-and-wildlife-service-volunteer-nick-minnich/
https://friendsofmidway.org/wisdoms-photo-shot-march-18-2024-by-u-s-fish-and-wildlife-service-volunteer-nick-minnich/
Title: Re: She's back!! (Laysan albatross Wisdom on Midway Atoll)
Post by: Shaky on 21-Mar-24, 07:10:51 PM
Woo hoo!