Adult Laysan Albatross Soaring Over Midway Atoll Waters - Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge - Jim Liskovec Photography

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Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge

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Midway Atoll, 1200 miles northwest of Honolulu, is a remnant volcano.
Midway hosts hundreds of thousands of breeding Laysan Albatross and other seabirds.
A volunteer job gave us the opportunity to census and photograph the birds.

Copyright © 2025 Jim Liskovec Photography
An adult Laysan Albatross gracefully glides over the vibrant turquoise waters of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. This remarkable seabird, part of a population that nests almost exclusively on these islands, showcases its impressive wingspan as it utilizes updrafts to soar effortlessly above the ocean. With nearly a million of these birds calling the Pacific Ocean home, their presence is a testament to the unique ecosystem of Midway Atoll, located 1200 miles northwest of Honolulu. This image captures the beauty and majesty of the Laysan Albatross in its natural habitat, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts in protecting these magnificent seabirds.
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Adult Laysan Albatross soaring gracefully over the turquoise waters of Midway Atoll.
An adult Laysan Albatross gracefully glides over the vibrant turquoise waters of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. This remarkable seabird, part of a population that nests almost exclusively on these islands, showcases its impressive wingspan as it utilizes updrafts to soar effortlessly above the ocean. With nearly a million of these birds calling the Pacific Ocean home, their presence is a testament to the unique ecosystem of Midway Atoll, located 1200 miles northwest of Honolulu. This image captures the beauty and majesty of the Laysan Albatross in its natural habitat, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts in protecting these magnificent seabirds.