You can’t really appreciate the size of an American White Pelican until you see one up close. They are surprisingly large and that wingspan is just massive. Last week there was a big pod of these patrolling a local pond and while it was mid-afternoon with harsh light, I had to stop and take pictures. They put on a nice show including this one that came in for a landing right in from of me.

An American White Pelican comes in for a landing at the Adams County, Colorado Fairgrounds. (© Tony’s Takes)
An American White Pelican comes in for a landing at the Adams County, Colorado Fairgrounds. (© Tony’s Takes)

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