The American White Pelican that didn’t get the memo
By now most of these massive birds have headed south for the winter but clearly not all of them. A few stragglers are still hanging around the plains of Colorado…
American White Pelican soars with ease
While driving today I saw a pod of a dozen or so of these large birds flying overhead and while I didn't any pics of them then, I figured I…
Graceful flyer over the water
While they may not be the prettiest of birds, American White Pelicans are one of the most beautiful birds in flight you could hope to see. Their massive wingspan allows…
Pelican dances on the shore
Frank demonstrates his soft shoe routine for others in the Pelican pod. ;-) The lake I was at this past weekend has seen an increase in the population over the…
Formation flying Pelicans
I was actually observing a different kind of wildlife on Saturday when I saw these three big birds approaching. Needless to say, they quickly got my attention. While they may…
Frank did not appreciate people making fun of his bad hair day
This American White Pelican did appear to be a bit grumpy on this day, perhaps because its hair just wasn’t working. ;-) In truth, there was a slight wind from…