Solitary, yes. Shy? Hardly, albatrosses trail after trawlers and dance for their partners

A better term for the shy albatross comes from its scientific name: sea commander. Unfortunately, it’s now in a battle to surviveSee more Australian bird of the year contentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn March, as Cyclone Alfred roared towards the south-east Queensland coast, the bayside suburbs of Brisbane were treated to a rare cold-water visitor. A shy albatross was spotted offshore, opposite a fishmonger in Sandgate. A couple of days later, what was likel