#RoyalCam highlights: Dad takes over nest duties

The albatross parents swap over their nest duties. The chick is 8 days old. You’ll also see mum spread her wings, showing just how big they are. They are one of the largest seabirds, with a wingspan of three metres! The parents will continue to take turns guarding and feeding the chick until it is four to six weeks old. #RoyalCam is streaming live from the northern royal albatross colony at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head near Dunedin, New Zealand. Look for the 30 cm ruler in front of the nest to get an idea of ho