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Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Description:

Large, dark waterbird with long bill with extensible pouch and short legs Large, heavy body with webbed feet.

Habitat:

Found in warm coastal marine and estuarine environments. Rare inland. Breeds primarily on islands.

Notes:

Yes, another pelican (I've need seen them before this trip) The "Restricted Area" sign, I think, is either the beginning of the NASA property or Patrick Airforce Base.

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Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA

Spotted on May 8, 2012
Submitted on May 9, 2012

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