In this issue: Namibian holiday-makers in Nigeria; Walvisbay winter bird count; Population census of Flamingos in Namibia, July 2008; Albatross and other seabird sightings; Yellow A-43: An Albatross life cut short; The Albatross and the ancient mariner - a modern counterpart?; Newsflashes; TAke a closer look - that bird may be wearing a ring!