Come at me, bro. These young albatross chicks aren’t acting tough, rather they’re learning to stretch their wings as they gain strength and independence on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. As their wing feathers are growing, young Laysan albatross, or mōlī, turn and face the winds on Midway Atoll to create their own type of flight simulator. Each year millions of albatross return to Midway Atoll, called Kuaihelani in Hawaiian, to nest and raise their you

Here’s what you need to know about albatross – stop motion style. This is an introduction to our magnificent seabirds and their role in the ecosystem. We’re very proud of this video and it was a labour of love for us to create, so hopefully you like it! #WorldAlbatrossDay | Department of Conservation

On June 12, cyclist and pilot Bryan Allen pedaled the Gossamer Albatross across the English Channel. The dream of human-powered flight was very publicly realized on that day! The Museum of Flight is home to the Gossamer Albatross II, the backup aircraft for the big day. The Albatross II was used at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center for testing related to electric motors. Check out this NASA video of the Gossamer Albatross II in flight during a test! Notice anything about the pilot? Check out