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American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

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Jellis
Jellis 10 years ago
American White Pelican
(Pelecanus erythrorhynchos)


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Apple
Apple 10 years ago

That formation in the sky looks like Canada Goose to me. They fly in that V shaped pattern and they take turn being the leader since the wind drag is hardest on the leader, it's a way of resting a bit. Fascinating creatures in flight.

KittyK-ozPolomsky
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KittyK-ozPolomsky

La Salle, Illinois, USA

Spotted on Sep 26, 2013
Submitted on Oct 3, 2013

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