Pelican takes flight
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…
Straining for fish
An American White Pelican displays its fishing technique. These large birds dips their bills, scooping up water in the pouch. They then strain the water with the hopes that there…
Clear the landing strip. Pelican inbound!
I captured this pic of an American White Pelican on its way to a water landing in a nearby pond last week. My wife is absolutely fascinated with these birds…
Pelican photo lineup
Trying to get nine of any living thing to cooperate for a nice photo is tough. Directing nine American White Pelicans to line up for a photo proved to be…
Pelican showcases massive wingspan in flight
While driving by a local pond I noticed this graceful bird lazily swimming and fishing. Doing my best to be stealthy, I managed to walk around the tree-lined shore and…
An aerial sign of spring as Pelicans return to the Colorado Front Range
You know spring is almost here when these big birds start arriving and they did just that this past week. American White Pelicans spend their winters in the southern United…