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Pelecanus conspicillatus
Pelicans are highly mobile, searching out suitable areas of water and an adequate supply of food. Pelicans are not capable of sustained flapping flight, but can remain in the air for 24 hours, covering hundreds of kilometres. They are excellent soarers and can use thermals to rise to considerable altitudes. Flight at 1,000m is common, and heights of 3 000 m have been recorded. By moving from one thermal to the next, pelicans can travel long distances with a minimum of effort, reaching air speeds of up to 56 km/hour
Spotted on Mar 30, 2010
Submitted on May 30, 2011
35 Comments (1–25)
Thanks zulkifly for the link. It is great to see that the bird is looked after. And thanks tibiprada..
Awesome creature !
speaking of australian pelican, check this one.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/121...
its in the zoo, old and blind already. the zoo ranger will feed the pelican everyday, coz it can't see anymore
This is an AUSTRALIAN Pelican .. They live and breed in Australia..
wow, I thought pelicans cannot fly that far. By the way, I have seen captive pelican in the zoo and city park. the pelicans were seperated by about 10 meters wide pond. I'm wondering why captive pelicans don't fly away if they migrate. Do you have any ideas?
WOW.. Thanks.. 8-)
I just bought the poster.. It is now hanging in Silvie's room..
Thanks borzrach..
WHAT A SHOT. I love this photos. They are really great.
Thank you all... They are really looking like " HUG ME .. HUG ME"
Congrats Christiane! Totally worthy of a spotting of the day, that eye close up is wild! In my head, in those middle 2 pictures, the pelican is asking to be hugged :)
Beautiful!!
Thanks zulkifly.. It really looks like a painting.. Mother Nature's Painting!
wooow... really great shot. i thought hand painting, looks like pelican. its real thing.. great job christiane
Thanks p.young713..
Congratulations Christiane!
WOW.. Thanks Peter.. Pelicans are amazing birds..
Spotting of the day!
"Pelicans can remain in the air for 24 hours, at heights of 3000m, while reaching air speeds of up to 56 km/hour."
http://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/post...
http://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/83...
@ Yasser.. Thanks! Its great.. because they want me to take some more photos for them!
I cant blame them I love fishermen's bucket too!!...I love fish. And Congratulations for you and this beautiful Pelican for being part of the Birds Park!
Christiane, Congratulations!!! This will make a great poster print for the bird park!!! Love it. :)
They were standing on my feet!!! I guess they were used to people.. It was a popular fishing spot and this birds love fishermen's buckets!!
Wow! Christiane that's really a good shot! how closed were you when you've taken this shot?
Unbelievable picture. Wow.
Where do they get the make up from? :-)
Wow Christiane!!