American White Pelicans
My last post shared those pink-a-licious Roseate Spoonbills found, but they weren’t the only wonderful surprise at that location.
Lots of American White Pelicans were also there right alongside those Rosies! What a treat to see both of these at the same time!
Roseate Spoonbills, American White Pelicans (and more)
Roseate Spoonbills and American White Pelicans
Roseate Spoonbills and American White Pelicans
What a treat to see both of these at the same time!
The American White Pelican is twice the size of the native Brown Pelican. Unlike the Brown Pelican, the American White Pelican does not dive for food but instead scoops the water for fish.
American White Pelicans foraging for fish
They work together to herd fish for easy feeding.
American White Pelicans
American White Pelicans
American White Pelicans
A final wide shot to show all the birds habituating together during this photo shoot.
American White Pelicans, Roseate Spoonbills, Great Egrets, Wood Storks & Snowy Egrets
Florida during the winter months is indeed a birder’s paradise!
Bay Photos by Donna 