Considering what Chantal said about the pelican diet, y'all might want to rethink that a wee bit. Lol! Just saying...
not even the largest macaws would be safe! Nope, no pelicans around parrots lol.
Great pictures, beautiful bird, he looks so exotic !...Second thought, it might just be a California Brown Pelican
We were walking by the beach today, and there were people fishing off the pier. That's what this guy is looking at. He's eyeing their fish and bait, and waiting for someone to let their guard down! My SO claims that by an identifying mark on it's beak, that it's the same one that hangs out there every year.
After I snapped this first pic, he flew down to the ground. Then he let us (small crowd of people) get fairly close to him. He did, however, chase off a little kid with open beak lol!
Not sure if it's a male or female. From what I've read, male and female are the same color, but it must be breeding season, indicated by the more colorful head, neck, and beak. I thought it was HUGE, although the article I read said the Brown is the smallest Pelican species. Still has a 6+ foot wingspan. Check out the "duck" feet!
. Hope you get to see tons of interesting stuff. . They're huge too, it's a wonder they can get them down those skinny looking necks!
That sounds fun Karen! Your week off to go birding
I hope the one I took a pic of is there again as Don says he is from time to time.
Chantal, I finally got to see the video! Poor chicks
