Royal Albatross 💗 Rangers Give Manaaki His First Supplementary Feeding & Fluids! 💗 8.11.23

Rangers Colin & Laura Findlay stop by the nest and take Manaaki's weight first and then provide him fluids for hydration and give him a supplementary feeding! It appears that Colin gave him 14 pieces of a combination of fish and octopus in a large container. Manaaki handled the supp feeding like a champ! Our royal roundness is now full and content once again! Many thanks to the DOC rangers for taking care of Manaaki while GLY and L are out at sea!! 💕 💪🐠 Manaaki was last fed by GLY on July 30th. L was last in on July 20th.
From Ranger Sharyn Broni : "On Thursday when Manaaki was weighed, he was 8.1 kg and another male was 7.7 kg. The needier chicks come first with the supplementary feeding. However, today it was Manaaki's turn to be supplementary fed with assistance from Royal Albatross Centre staff. Dad, GLY, was last in on the 30th of July and mum, L, on the 20th of July. On Thursday when Manaaki was weighed, he was 8.1 kg and another male was 7.7 kg. The needier chicks come first with the supplementary feeding. Adult albatross (who are smaller than late post guard stage chicks) regularly go for 2 weeks without food while incubating the egg while the other parent is feeding out at sea. Today Manaaki is 203 days old and weighed 8.1kg yesterday. He was fed 600ml of rehydrating fluids and 1 kg of fish and octopus."
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Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk
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[@debrahange8209]

Thank you Rangers for your work every day.

[@brendatenorio5721]

Yes, special thanks to rangers for continued care and supplemental feeding of these critical chicks and LH for capturing and describing all of these events to us. Hope parents return.

[@zeuserrikkian4475]

Ranger did an awesome job. Thank you for taking care of them. :-)

[@enricotoesca3941]

I adore your wonderful channel 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@AniFam]

Awesome meal~ Manaaki looks satisfied~👍 Thank you for sharing this video~🤗

[@Marcat58]

I’m glad you enjoyed that meal, Manaaki! Much admiration for the Rangers! 💖💖💖

[@CuriousCat7]

Manaaki ... *"Oh Boy! I didn't expect that treat, today!"* Sadly, it's been a few weeks since we last saw L. 😪 I pray she's just having to a little trouble finding enough food to bring back to feed Manaaki. 🙏 Thank you, Rangers, for filling in for Mom! 💕 TYLH! 🥰 Be blessed, everyone! 😇😻🕊️🤗💕cc

[@CenturianEagle]

Hi CC!! 😊, haha yeah he must have been thinking “hmm, why am I full now? What happened?” 😆. And yeah I’m really worried about L too, hopefully like you said she just had some trouble getting enough food or something and will return asap 🤞🤞

[@CuriousCat7]

​@CenturianEagle Hi CE! 😊 His Royal Roundness must have been hungry. GLY's last visit was on 7/30/23, and L's was on 7/20/23. He had no food for 12 days. 🙉 This is getting serious. Thank God the Rangers are there to help. Hope you have a very special and blessed weekend, CE. TC! 😺🕊😇

[@CenturianEagle]

@@CuriousCat7 she’s really been gone since the 20th? 😬, that is serious! You’ve got me worried now more than I already was! Which is a good thing of course I’d definitely rather know the facts, I’ve almost been too afraid to even check how long she’s been gone for. I hope they’re ok, and poor Manaaki must be not only hungry but also lonely. It seems like it was only yesterday when dad came in and was trying to feed Manaaki while being pestered by the top flatster 😂, didn’t realize just how long that’s actually been. Anyway thanks for the dates CC! Let’s hope we can reset those numbers to august 12 or 13 🤞🙏, anyway I hope you have a nice weekend CC!! Take care 😊

[@ladyhawk]

@@CenturianEagle Hi CC - You may have missed all this information I put in the description of the video. I always include all the dates and pertinent information in the description of the video - ie when GLY and L were last here and the weights of the chicks and extra supp feedings from the various nests 🙂💞 Try not to worry about L being gone so long. There are several parents that have been coming in less frequently and with the warmer ocean currents due to climate change, it is forcing the albatross to find new feeding grounds. I am still holding out hope that GLY and L have their reunion before Manaaki fledges!! 🙏🙏 TC and have a great weekend!!

[@CenturianEagle]

@@ladyhawk thanks for the reassurance Lady Hawk! 😊, I appreciate it 😄, also yes sorry I must have missed the description though I usually do always read them 😅, I am very appreciative of the work you put into them! Take care LH I hope you have a great weekend as well! And yes let’s hope that reunion happens 😊🤞

[@flyfreeqhrt5484]

The rangers are a godsend to these Albies. Love seeing this.

[@branevans3705]

Manaaki is a precious soul ❤

[@GloriaMauger]

These Rangers are amazing with the birds. A huge Thank You to them for taking such good care of the chicks, especially since mom and dad are missing. Praying they will return soon. Thank you for sharing. 😍🤍🐥🙏

[@stephensfarms7165]

Thanks for what you’ll do. 👍👍❤️

[@chrisdickie4167]

Why do I get tears in my eyes? God's creation. A stunning bird and skilled rangers.

[@shirleybrunkow1580]

I hope L is ok. Thanks to the rangers for their excellent care.

[@Truffle85]

He looks a little baffled after the feeding, but happy. I'm glad the rangers can take such good care of the chicks.

[@serapmehmet3346]

Wonderful Rangers!!,Huge Thankyou to them❤, They really do fulfil a major part of the Young Albies ❤❤, Manaaki is such a good Boy!, I hope and Pray for His Parents 🙏That they are well and soon Reunite with they Wonderful Big boy ❤❤❤ Thankyou so much for your Beautifully explained update Dear Lady Hawk, Take care my friend ❤❤🙏💞

[@schen5425]

🦜 such a good Albie-boy ❤️💯. To go 12 days without a feeding and to see him so calm and going about his business, one would never know it's been that long and he took to the feeding, splendidly! Please 🙏 come by soon GLY and L 💌

[@ladyhawk]

Manaaki is an exceptional boy! And he is always so calm around the rangers ♥ I can't imagine going 12 days without food or water- he must have been quite famished. I noticed he had not been as active for the past couple of days - I think he did not have much energy left to do his normal wingercising or walking up the hill or gardening. I bet tomorrow he will be feeling more energetic!! I am hoping to see GLY and L soon too ♥

[@gracestrand2240]

❤

[@carolgreene8757]

What wonderful rangers there are there.. He looked a bit dazed for a while and seemed to be looking round for them.. His new Mum & Dad.. I bet he'll be squeezing next time he sees them.. I had to smile at the ranger shaking it down a bit.. Now i know where the saying "fill your boots" or paddles in this case!! comes from..

[@flyhack]

I wanted Manaaki's life to be normal this year, but it's not as easy as I thought it would be. I hope she eats well and grows well, even if he fed by humans.

[@pglen6042]

Bless those rangers!

[@LizbetPCB]

Man, that was a LOT of food, such big pieces, too! Hoping mama will be back soon to take over again. Love this ‘little’ guy. Love them all ♥️

[@HeatherFindlay-m3n]

Great work "Team Manaaki". Such fantastic care and dedication ❤ (so proud of my daughter Laura)

[@ladyhawk]

Hello - so nice to meet you! Your daughter Laura does such a fantastic job taking care of the albatross and all her duties with the RAC. We are really blessed to have her taking care of the chicks and for all her beautiful photos and information she shares on the website!! You have raised a wonderful young lady!! ♥ TC

[@HeatherFindlay-m3n]

Aww thank you so much ❤️ You are very kind

[@manmo3222]

Manaaki,mandando uma paeja(paella).de peixes e lula. Parabéns a equipe pela preservação da Fauna Mundial.

[@elisaangel9789]

He is a good boy like the ranger said at the end of the feeding.

[@ILovePIPLs]

Our Sir Plumpalot has been fed and hydrated! Now let’s see how Maanaki handles NTF’s visits with a full belly!

[@Paula-mq5ch]

Thankyou for the feeding he seems happy ❤❤

[@polly4211]

Thank goodness for the rangers. Lance Richdale, the original guardian of this colony, would be pleased that the albatrosses are still being cared for. Must say Manaaki has coped well with the long wait for food. He is so placid ❤

[@kawaiipack3063]

Wow,our Royal Roundness got his supplementary feedings from kind Rangers who are always on hand to help these gorgeous Albie's chicks!🤗 Well done Manaaski you are simply our precious boy who remains calm and chilled😂 Hopefully we get to see his parents return😇 Thanks and blessings to all who gave a helping hand!😘 Thank you so much for posting this lovely footage ,Lady Hawk we appreciate your videos,💙

[@marshmallow3851]

Well said, hope all these gorgeous babies stay healthy before they fledge !TC my dear.. .thx to Lady Hawk as always❤❤

[@ladyhawk]

Hello Kawaiipack - you are very welcome ♥ I am so glad that Manaaki recieved his supp feeding and fluids today - he must have been very hungry going 12 days since his last feeding. His Royal Roundness is happy and content now with a full tummy! I do hope we see GLY and L back in soon - L has been gone 22 days and GLY 12 days. 💖🐟🦑🐥💕

[@kawaiipack3063]

​@@ladyhawkTotally agree,our hungry Manaaski he loves his food,so happy he is full and happy,we are rooting for him!🎉 Have a blessed evening Lady Hawk😍God bless

[@kawaiipack3063]

​@@marshmallow3851Hi Sophie,thanks for your reply,yes we love them All,goodnight n hugs😍

[@adreamyday3587]

Beautiful comment, Manaaki is so adorable so are the rest❤ Take care my friend, 😊

[@pglen6042]

Nicely stuffed, such a good boy.

[@emko5440]

Oh Manaaki…, this dilemma leaves some of us feeling UNCOMFORTABLY CONCERNED for the well being of his diligent parents. 😮…. He has seemed comfortable with the RANGERS, and I dare say, they are fond of his aplomb when they arrive for a big weigh-in. Difficult to play the wait and see game; ONE KEEPS HOPING ,and GIVING THANKS because the RANGERS are available to feed the starving baby albies. ❣️

[@randpresley1666]

Our adorable Prince Manaaki will sleep well tonight.

[@ladyhawk]

Yes he will be having sweet albie dreams of fish and squid tonight!! ♥

[@silviacoste3761]

Glad his getting fed. Hopefully mom is ok. ❤❤❤

[@flappinwings7274]

Babu! Hang in there buddy, Mom and Dad will be back. You are looking good. 😍

[@janetgeller7272]

I just checked on Manaaki and he looks relaxed and happy on his nest with a full tummy now. 🐟

[@CenturianEagle]

That’s great!! He must be confused about what happened 😆. Such a cutie 🥰😍🥰

[@seasonsofphilly1993]

His Royal Roundness is right! Manaaki is a large chick. Glad the rangers are ensuring all the chicks are in good health.

[@frontdesk9161]

He looks dazed like did I like that or not. Haha😆

[@branevans3705]

Hope mom and dad are ok and come back from sea, soon ❤

[@naomisgram1]

Down the hatch! 😅 He says “that was not quite as good as Mom and Dad’s food, but pretty tasty anyway! ❤

[@armywidow6004]

"Hey, where's my dessert? Lol. He sure is a big boy.😊

[@maude5160]

Thanks rangers, I will hope parents return soon. 💙

[@hellok7877]

These birds break my heart. Mom gone for 22 days now...i 😢 ❤

[@zakelwe]

I thought that might happen as mum and dad not been back for a while. Dad has been normally pretty quick turnaround so maybe the food has moved. Hopefully they are both ok. First up close feeding I have seen, doesn't seem to have tickled his tonsils much on the way down!

[@TomSawyerEaglePro]

GE Lady Hawk! I didn't realize until this video that Manaaki has never had a supplementary feeding! He handled it as a true gentleman Albie like usual. I'm sure he's curious about it since it was his first time. Love your end scap with his giant wings outstretched. Thanks LH! SEDs🌙💜🌚

[@Renee29forever]

God bless those beautiful souls! I cant get over how long these birds can go without eating! It seems like all is well now. Manaaki looks like he doesnt know what hit him! LOL But he is full and thats all that matters! Bless you LadyHawk for another informative and beautiful experience! These rangers are beyond amazing! ♥♥♥♥

[@ladyhawk]

You are very welcome Renee! ♥ The rangers have several chicks that need supplementary feedings every few days and will require them to keep supp feeding them until they fledge due to a parent missing or both parents being detained. Manaaki held up over these past 12 days without any food like a champ. I am so thankful for the excellent care the rangers give all the chicks - making sure they all are healthy and will be able to fledge succssfully!

[@nancycrayton2738]

I'm so glad the rangers came to feed him today. I hope we see L and GLY soon. The longer they are away, the more I fear something has happened to them.

[@worthyman7601]

I can't believe how much they fed him 😮

[@rosalindy5674]

He is a big boy! Glad his appetite and our various donors are keeping the "squid-account" full. 😊

[@janajamer734]

At first I thought Manaaki had lost weight and thus reason for supplemental feeding from the Rangers. I read your description narrative and saw the words, "Royal Roundness"... and knew weight loss wasn't the case. Is he gonna be able to get enough lift when he fledges?😆 Thanks Lady Hawk for sharing this BeAuTiFuL Capture of an Albie! Thank You Rangers for all your Compassion, Dedication, Empathy and Integrity diligently overseeing that this species of Albatross survives and thrives for upcoming generations to enjoy as they observe!💞

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Jana Manaaki has lost weight and was below average for his age and gender due to the lack of feedings from GLY and L over the past few weeks....but he had such a huge weight gain in prior weeks that his title will always be with him aka Royal Roundness ♥ He is now a more slimmed down version of that and will stay slimmed down so that he can get lift to fledge in September! TC

[@janajamer734]

@@ladyhawk I had no idea. Been kinda stuck on Karl II and Kaia's Storklets growing up. It's probably a good thing Manaaki has lost some weight coz being too heavy trying to get lift would be most frustrating! THANX for the update!

[@debdew7125]

I loved their smiles when they slid down the first octopus! You don't realize how big Manaaki is till you see the Rangers near him! Thank you to Ranger Colin and the team helping our precious Prince 🤴🏻 Manaaki! Thanks Lady Hawk for keeping us updated! Take care my friend🌷💞🫂💙

[@ladyhawk]

LOL that was great to see - yummy octopus going down!! I am sure Manaaki enjoyed that supp feeding (not the handling but the food!) TC my friend ♥ Have a great week!

[@QueenCeleste2]

Hats off to the wonderful rangers!

[@lynneausten1390]

"His Royal Roundness"! Love that name LH.❤

[@katydid1014]

That was one big lunch Manaaki had with what looked like all kinds of goodies. I hope he enjoyed it and that it'll tide him over till mom or dad returns.

[@RosenutAZ]

Wow, that was a lot of food! Big fish and whole squid, I had no idea that's what they get! Great for big sweet boy M and poor UQ, it's a bit heartbreaking and bittersweet, I am so thankful for the Rangers and all they do to save these amazing creatures!

[@elizabethbreton1209]

I didn't think I had seen any feeding videos but thought I had just missed them. Glad he got that BIG feeding!!!

[@ladyhawk]

Hello Elizabeth - I made sure to not miss out on any feeding videos! Manaaki had not been fed in 12 days- last feeding was by GLY on July 30th. This was certainly a stick to your ribs meal!!! TC ♥

[@MrAdmin00]

Thank you rangers.

[@serendipity.961]

Lady Hawk,I also watched today NTF chick(I think it was) was flörting with UQ again, she stayed there very long time.Her sky callings were hilarious. Then I was just thinking, why Manaaki never goes around?he hardly out of his nest.I thought that may be he has not much energy,he is hungry because her parents didn't come around recently.Then rangers came in the afternoon.I can't believe how many fish they tucked in his mouth and liquid supplements, too.He needed it.He might start moving around after this feed.

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Serendipity - today Quarry chick came up from her nest to visit UQ chick not NTF. Quarry nest is below UQ's nest (NTF nest is above UQ nest).They had quite the clacking fest didn't they? lol 😂I think Manaaki did not have much energy today to do much because of the lack of feedings he had for the past 12 days so the rangers came to give him a supplementary feedign with a big container of fish and squid! Yes he needed this feeding! And also the fluids for hydration! He should be more mobile tomorrow ♥

[@bkgarr6041]

Manaaki says What just happened but I'm not hungry now. Poor boy ❤️

[@featherbabymom5706]

Our precious boy is thinking, "Wow, what just happened"? I love it when I heard the Ranger say, Good boy before he walked off. I hope mom and dad get home soon. ❤

[@rosalindy5674]

True, Manaaki looked calm & puzzled, too. 😂 His tummy is happy now. ❤

[@serendipity.961]

I just watched it live. I haven't seen his mum or dad for a long time.I hope they arevok.🤔

[@EhsanTabbouch]

First i thanke you from the bottom of my heart you've made my day🙏🙏🙏 my heart breakes everytime i see his neighbor been fed and him watching and drooling most likely so's NTF 😢 now i can watch in peace 😊and a biiiig thank you for the generous hearted friendly rangers for their great work and the care they provide for all those birds 🤩😎🙏🙏🙏

[@ladyhawk]

Hello Ehsan - Manaaki is feeling very full and content now with this big feeding! I know it is hard to watch the other neighbor's parents come in for feedings but Manaaki could only watch and hope for his own ♥Thankfully the rangers are here to make sure the chicks are taken care of!

[@EhsanTabbouch]

@@ladyhawk 😁😊🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@1234j]

A free lunch ❤

[@lb1460]

Thank you sweet rangers for taking such good care of the baby albies❤😊

[@dskor3526]

As always, heartfelt thanks to the Rangers for all that they do. Time for me to make another donation, methinks! Thank you for the video and the informative description, Lady Hawk…wishing you and everyone here a fantabulous Friday!😊

[@ladyhawk]

You are very welcome dskor on the video description and the information I share!! ♥Thank you so much for your donation to the RAC!! I know it will be greatly appreciated! I also made another donation to help out with this extra squid and fish supp feedings! That has to be expensive to keep all these big chicks fed!! 🦑🦑🦑🙂Have a great weekend my friend!!! TC

[@donnagelina8548]

I didn't even realize the parents have not made an appearance in so long! Poor Manaaki must have been so hugry! 💕

[@merxeddie6474]

“The indignity of being rough handled by humans, but it was pretty tasty though”

[@giselahogeweg6332]

What a wonderful feeling to have a full tummy🐟🐟.

[@buffalosabresloyalist8913]

Fast fill-up! 😂

[@EhsanTabbouch]

Happy and full Manaakii 🤗😍 now he will have more energy to exercise those amazing wings of his❤

[@luudest]

Oh, I did not know that the parents were away already so long. I hope everything is allright.

[@CenturianEagle]

I love the nickname royal roundness 😂🥰😍, it’s very fitting! Our Manaaki is such a beautiful albie, such a cute baby and still very round and deserving of the title 😊, I’m so happy he got a nice feeding!!! With any luck the parents will both be in soon and then he’ll be topped off and VERY fed 😁😊. Look at his gorgeous wings though when he flaps them and shakes off the ranger encounter after they are done, isn’t he such a handsome boy? He’s absolutely adorable!!! Who knew that there are giant, extremely cute round birds out there that glide around for days at a time without effort. Speaking which- do they really just glide and glide like that? They must touch down sometimes don’t they? It’s crazy to me how long the fledglings spend out at sea before returning. Now I know in that case when looking at such a large timespan they obviously touch down on occasion, but I wonder how often? Anyway thank you for sharing Lady Hawk!! 😊

[@ladyhawk]

Hello CE thank you! Manaaki has been a pleasure watching growing up this season - our first royalcam boy albie (I was not watching at Tumanako's season unfortunatley). I do hope that we see both GLY and L in tomorrow - Manaaki will be so excited to see a parent again! The albatross do glide for days on end but when they are tired they land on the ocean to rest and also to feed. When there are boating pelagic tours - there will be many albatross and other seabirds all on the surface of the ocean competing for food and sometimes even socailizing! They do spend some time resting on the ocean as well ♥I am glad that Manaaki got his supp feeding today!! I think he will feel so much better sleeping tonight too!

[@Diana-yf1vb]

Very well said, i do learn more from both of you ..❤

[@CenturianEagle]

@@Diana-yf1vb thank you Diana!! 😊

[@CenturianEagle]

@@ladyhawk thanks for the reply Lady Hawk! You told me exactly what I wanted to know 😊, I’m glad I asked! It has been such a pleasure watching our first royalcam boy albie! I didn’t watch during tumanako either but it’s so cool we get to see him now, he’s one of my favourite visitors and I know you like uncle Tum as well (😆, a GOOD uncle- before that uncle roy gave uncles a bad name 🤣.)

[@ladyhawk]

@@CenturianEagle I love Tum!!!! He is SO COOL! He will make such a fantastic father! I can just imagine him being like our OGK spending all his time with his chick and having long conversations and visits!! Uncle ROY - bad bad uncle!!😂😂😂

[@ilonacapkova5295]

Děkuji že byl nakrmeny. Rodiče už k němu nelétaji???? 🤔🤔 je statný kluk náš .Mnoho štěstí

[@ladyhawk]

Dobrý den, Manaakiho rodiče jsou stále zde, aby mu zajistili jídlo, ale byli zpožděni na moři. Někdy čelí konkurenci o jídlo a nedostatek potravin, což způsobuje, že cestují na větší vzdálenosti, aby našli dostatek potravy pro sebe a pak se vrátili, aby nakrmili své mládě. Doufáme, že brzy ♥ uvidíme GLY a L Děkujeme, že jste se dívali!

[@ilonacapkova5295]

Děkuji za zprávu 👍♥️🍀

[@marysmith9361]

Hope Mom and Dad are o.k. Never thought his roundness would need a supplement feeding!

[@ryotaarai3816]

Jeepers, didn't know a baby albie can eat that much in one feeding! SP must've been surprised at having whole fish after whole fish being jammed into his throat. But as long as he's not hungry, then all is well! Hope GLY and L will be back soon!

[@pesyira]

Well done, Manaaki 😍💖 He is so calm😊😍 Thank you so much, dear Rangers, for the supp feeding for our Prince😍🐟🐙 UQ watches the feeding and thinks "Oh, I'm familiar with it😊 Yum!🐟🐙" Manaaki looks content and happy😊😍 Oh.. we are hoping 🙏 all is well with Daddy GLY and Mom L🙏🙏 Come back home, Manaaki's precious parents🙏🙏❤ Stay safe and healthy, amazing Albatrosses🙏😍❤ Thank you so much, dear Lady Hawk🙏❤💞💞

[@ladyhawk]

Thank you for your beautiful comment ♥ I hope for Mama Lime and GLY to return soon for Manaaki!

[@pesyira]

@@ladyhawk 😍🙏❤💞💞

[@elizabethnewby-or7br]

It's amazing the skill and care they have. Hope to see parents again! 🙏 ❤

[@pesyira]

@@elizabethnewby-or7br Awaiting Daddy GLY and Mom L 🙏🙏😍❤

[@minttuxxx9109]

Good❤❤

[@hellok7877]

10 days without food 😢😢😢😢😢

[@ladyhawk]

Hello Hellok - nice to see you ♥ Manaaki actually went 12 days without food! This was the longest he has ever gone without a feeding so I am sure he is very happy and content now with a full tummy 💟💕

[@hellok7877]

@ladyhawk aw poor thing .. and he was 12 kg at one stage.. his parents nevser stayed away so long i hope they are ok..🌏🌎🌍💔

[@SilvanaSouza-wy5rv]

🥰💚 "Wheeee!! 💃Wheeee!!" I'm so glad that our precious Manaaki received his well deserved supplemental feeding and fluids by the Rangers. 🤗🤗 And what a providential feeding Manaaki had today after spending 12 days without eating anything!! 🐟🦑🐙 Manaaki was very hungry!! He's such a good albie boy and has responded so well to his first supp feeding!! 👋👋 Oh my boy!! Today Manaaki went to sleep with his full tummy and tomorrow he will wake up full of vital energy to do his daily activities as a diligent albie chick. 🐙🌱🔥 This is priceless!! I hope and pray that Mama L and Daddy GLY come home safely soon to feed and care for Manaaki. 🙏💞🙏 Bless their hearts. 🙏🙏 A huge thank you to the Rangers for taking such good care of Manaaki and all the chicks that need help surviving and to you, dear Lady Hawk, for all that you do. ❤️💙 God bless you all, dear friends. 💐💙❤️🥰🥰💕👤🐙🐤👤🌄💕✨🙏

[@ladyhawk]

Well said Silvana ♥♥ I love reading your comments and enthusiasm! I hope you have a wonderful weekend my friend - wheeee!!! 💃

[@SilvanaSouza-wy5rv]

@@ladyhawk Oh dear Lady Hawk, and I love watching your wonderful positive videos that make my heart rejoice. Thank you so much for your kind words much appreciated and for everything you do. God bless you abundantly, my dear friend. Stay under divine protection. 💐🙏😘💙💙🐥🦋🙏

[@sergei7995]

He was so hungry. Thanks for kind people. He'll be more energetic today . God bless him . Thanks for the video!❤

[@LinkaBellGAME]

Manaaki you're being such a good boy, he doesn't fight a whole lot just seems more confused this time he was so used to being weighed and now the banding and this. At least now he'll have a nice full crop (I think Royal's have one anyway)

[@ladyhawk]

Hello LinkaBell the albatross do not have crops - they store food in their stomach. Their proventriculous (fore-gut) distills food into a high calorie concentrate which sustains the chicks for a period of time. Manaaki should be fine for a few days but hopefully Mama L or GLY will come in to feed him. ♥

[@LinkaBellGAME]

@@ladyhawk Oh wow thank you for this wonderful information! So cool! Hope to see his parents back soon too!

[@CCHeavenEarth]

I was wondering when I didn't see a crop lump. Thanks for explaining, LadyHawk! Hugs and have a sweet day 💖

[@VivaCo18]

Oh my goodness he's a great albatross. ❤

[@katd367]

Wow I never thought he'd need it but haven't seen Mom or Dad recently. I wonder what he thought of it. He looks like a ride there he's so big lol. Love all the albies, rangers, & LH of course. Thank you ❤

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Katd you are welcome! I thought that Manaaki would not need a supp feeding being at one time the heaviest chick in the entire colony but this goes to show you how important the work the DOC rangers do each and every day. We never know when the parents will come back to feed their chick - we expect to see them every few days but at times they can be delayed due to having to fly further out at sea foraging for food. Manaaki is now a happy & content chick again and this should give him good energy for tomorrow as he has been quiet and not as active for the past couple of days. 💕💕

[@katd367]

@@ladyhawk yes he's got to have energy to practice for fledge. I am so happy to see there are still good folks who care about wildlife, birds, etc..they were here before us, we are here to help and protect when we can. Unfortunately I'm getting less mobile so I may never see an albie in real life. This is so close so thank you for bringing it to us. Will be checking more now for Manaaki's wing workouts 💪❤️

[@gracestrand2240]

And one of the parents will land tomorrow …

[@Greg414]

Our royal roundness to funny LH 😂 when was the last parent visit?

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Greg - GLY was in on July 30th so Manaaki went 12 days without a feeding - bless his heart ♥ L was last in on July 20th so she is now gone for 22 days. I really hope that we see her back and GLY back soon!! ♥The rangers gave Manaaki a huge container of fish/squid to top off his Royal Roundness!!

[@Greg414]

@@ladyhawk That's a long time I hope they return safely we have already had too much loss this past year with some of our beloved birds. Thanks LH

[@ladyhawk]

@@Greg414 Yes I hope so too. With UQ Dad missing since May there are several other chicks missing a parent too. When the parents are out at sea, they face competition for food & scarcity of food - and with the changing weather patterns due to climate change, the marine heatwaves can be causing those changes to the food supply. It is believed that when albatross are adolescents, they learn the best places to search for food. If these places change years later when they have become parents, it will take longer for them to find enough food. I must admit I am a bit worried for L being gone so long now...hoping she flies in soon so we can stop worrying!!💞🙏🙏🌹

[@XXX.XXX..]

Was wondering mom...... didn't realize that's july 20 was the last time she's home..... mom please come home safe

[@annwilliams1073]

I never knew so much food went into their stomachs. I didn't know parents go to sea for that long & just assumed feeding was taking place . It's a beautiful day by the way❤

[@Taurion_Raunarben]

Oh our prince had been starving but the Wonder Rangers saved him! Stay strong, Manaaki!

[@ShayJaxson-m2z]

My goodness, where'd he put all that? Lol

[@rmzk1783]

Good idea to keep him well fed or he will probably fledge before he is ready to look for food by himself.

[@minttuxxx9109]

Iknow its good btt im afraid it looks so scary😢😢 ptsd hits