Pelican

Yesterday I took a detour on the way home through Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. Being mid-afternoon I didn't expect to find much action - and I didn't. However,…

These very large birds are some of the most graceful fliers in the skies.  Whether pumping those massive wings to get into the air or with them fully extended and…

With its wings slightly raised to help cool itself in the warm morning sun, an American White Pelican keeps close watch for its breakfast.  This very handsome bird was part…

This past weekend there were a lot of these graceful fliers where we camped and they provided plenty of entertainment. This particular ??pelican?'s gray head can't help but make me…

This almost looks like one image that was mirrored in half. In is however two separate American White #Pelicans that were facing opposite directions and happened to stick their heads…

These massive birds are a lot of fun to observe and are extraordinarily graceful when in flight.  This particular pelican was fishing in a small pond when it decided it…