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Pelecanus occidentalis
The brown pelican is the smallest of the nine pelican species with a wing span of just over 2 meters. Their was several pelicans by the pier, which was close by. This one finally left it's buddies to hangout with some seagulls.
Spotted at the Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores Alabama.
First video shows them in scouting formation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7ahhFEU... Second video shows them eating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmC5G5zI...
Spotted on Jan 20, 2019
Submitted on Jan 22, 2019
8 Comments
Thank you very much DrNamgyalT.Sherpa.
That's an excellent photography Brian!
I watched your videos too. Excellent. Nice to see pelicans feeding naturally and not hanging around looking for handouts. I'm sure there are populations of birds that have become so dependent on people that they lose the ability to hunt. Storms? Sounds wonderful. We've had weeks of heatwaves. Anything with water sounds wonderful.
Thanks Neil. The weather in south Alabama and nw Florida has been very stormy while I've been here, but I have been able to get out and explore between storms.
Enjoy your vacation. I did notice this spotting was down in the gulf, and not the NW. A warmer winter climate, no doubt, and without any humidity.
Thank you so much Neil and Sukanya for your kind words. I'm having a great time on a little vacation trip to the gulf coast. The Brown Pelicans are common but still are a joy to observe.
Spectacular shot.
That is sweet. What an awesome lead photo. Great spotting, Brian.