royal albatross

Birds of Dunedin

Dunedin, the so-called wildlife capital of New Zealand, is an excellent place to go birdwatching, especially seabirds. This is the home to Taiaroa Head, the world’s only mainland breeding colony of royal albatross. I paid a visit to the Royal Albatross Centre to see these magnificent animals up close, and although it was not the right time to spot chicks, it was still incredible to see these giants take flight so close by.