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…
Pelicans patrol for a meal
After being cooped up due to cruddy weather this past weekend, on Monday I was desperate to take some pictures and get outside. Mother Nature was kind enough to oblige…
How low can you go?
How low can you go? For this American White Pelican, clearly very, very low. In fact, the massive bird glided above the water like this at about an altitude of…