A 24-hour livestream of royal albatross breeding at Taiaroa Head in New Zealand has become a global phenomenon, attracting thousands of dedicated fans who follow the birds' lives and contribute to a positive online community.
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Conservation rangers Sharyn Broni, left, and Colin Facer prepare to weigh an albatross at Taiaroa Head, New Zealand on June 18, 2024. But Royal Cam's popularity exploded during the coronavirus pandemic. On a busy comments page hosted by New Zealand’s Department of Conservation, devoted fans track the birds’ locations on an app, discuss significant moments and even create art inspired by the albatross.The show's premise is simple: Each season, conservation rangers select an albatross couple as that year’s stars.
But regular watchers anticipate certain moments: About once every 10 days, the second bird in the pair returns from feeding at sea to relieve the parent looking after the nest. Other fan highlights include albatross crash landings, mating dances and the appearances of rangers or the feathered stars of previous seasons.. But during the pandemic she discovered Royal Cam, fell in love with the “mysterious” creatures, and became a daily viewer.
“We care about these people,” Pillière said of her fellow posters. “If one is on a flight to New Zealand, everyone is waiting to hear their comments.”The past two breeding seasons were the birds’ most successful ever, with 33 chicks each year. There are more than 60 breeding pairs at the colony — conservation measures began in 1937 with one pair.
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