February 6, 2012
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Pelicans in the Wind
We were eastbound yesterday morning, near Dauphin Island, Alabama. The wind was 15 knots, straight out of the north.
Two pelicans were making lazy circles over the water, in front of and beside my position in the wheelhouse.....
This fella's neck craned when he saw me open the door to take his picture.
The follower is a younger pelican
Comments (14)
I enjoy your pelican pictures. Awesome birds!
never seen one up this close before. surprisingly majestic bird.
Best pelican pics yet! They seem to be getting closer...you'll be having them in for a chat and coffee before you know it!
The answer, my friend, is pelicans in the wind.
what a beautiful bird! i love the fact that a pelican is a predator that swallows down anything that fits!! great pics!!
They are such magnificent, awkward birds! These are wonderful shots!
These are absolutely amazing photos. You captured these beautiful birds excellently.
great shots - I'd love to be trollin around Dauphin Island, Alabama!
@the_fur_pimp - The pelicans of my acquaintance seem to prefer live meals, and I 've never seen them scavenge.
@MelFamy - i didnt mean scavenge i meant swallow/hunt. i watched a video of one eat and swallow a pigeon! it was awesome!!
@the_fur_pimp - Wow! I have never seen one eat another bird!
These are so good!
you got some great shots !!!
I love pelicans! Thank you for the most excellent pictures! Blessings abound
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