More American White Pelicans

Here is another series of photos of the beautiful American White Pelican from two weeks ago. I hope you enjoy!

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44 thoughts on “More American White Pelicans”

Carol Fordonski on 02/28/2021 at 3:04 PM said:

Love the shot with the open beak!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 02/28/2021 at 3:11 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Carol! It sure looks like s/he had something to say!! 😉
  
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creatingmindblog on 02/28/2021 at 3:04 PM said:

They are indeed very beautiful. Gosh, and with huge beaks and mouth. 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 02/28/2021 at 3:12 PM said:
  
  Thank you, I still get excited every day when I see one. Going to miss seeing them when we leave. Including those big mouths! hehe 😉
  
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Tranature - quiet moments in nature on 02/28/2021 at 3:10 PM said:

Stunning images Donna, they’re such lovely birds! 💛

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- bayphotosbydonna on 02/28/2021 at 3:14 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Xenia! They are lovely and exciting to see! 😊
  
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Barbara Rodgers on 02/28/2021 at 3:41 PM said:

Wow! The picture of the mouth opened so wide is amazing! Was he yawning? I bet you’re going to miss this place when you return home.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 02/28/2021 at 6:04 PM said:
  
  I’m always looking for that funny behavior! 😁 I’m not really sure if he was yawning, or maybe shifting something that was going down his throat. Or maybe he was telling me something!! 😊
  
  Oh my, yes Barbara, I will miss this remote area of birding/wildlife paradise! 🥰
  
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susanhale828gmailcom on 02/28/2021 at 4:17 PM said:

Donna these are ALL beautiful! I especially love the super close up of the pelican’s open mouth and the group that are reflected in the still water. What wonderful lighting in all of the photos!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 02/28/2021 at 6:11 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Susan! The local birders I’ve run into at the Marsh Trail said this has been fantastic winter with the 15-20 species of birds at this location. I’ve never seen anything like it. And it’s set up perfectly with the morning sun directly behind you along the whole trail.
  
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Eliza Waters on 02/28/2021 at 4:21 PM said:

That’s quite a maw they have! Another fascinating adaptation… great shots, Donna!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 02/28/2021 at 6:13 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Eliza! I wonder what that one had to say? We’d love to know! 😉
  
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  - Eliza Waters on 02/28/2021 at 6:53 PM said:
    
    Looks like she was laughing a good joke! 😉
    
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    - bayphotosbydonna on 02/28/2021 at 7:14 PM said:
      
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aussiebirder on 02/28/2021 at 4:52 PM said:

What a mouth, what a mouth, what a north and south… great pics Donna 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 02/28/2021 at 6:14 PM said:
  
  Thanks for the giggle and the comments, Ashley!! 😃
  
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tootlepedal on 02/28/2021 at 6:13 PM said:

What a delight.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 02/28/2021 at 6:14 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Tom!
  
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H.J. for avian101 on 02/28/2021 at 7:11 PM said:

Thy are so beautiful big guys. I like pelicans very much. It has been at lest 5 years that I haven’t seen a white one. Great captures, Donna. (As always!) 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 02/28/2021 at 7:16 PM said:
  
  Thank you, HJ! I’ve really enjoyed seeing them alongside all the egrets, cormorants and other birds just to fathom their size, which is truly amazing. And especially when they take flight with such ease!! 🙂
  
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belindagroverphotography on 02/28/2021 at 7:49 PM said:

Such great looking birds! Excellent series, Donna 😊.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 02/28/2021 at 9:02 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Belinda!
  
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Ellen Jennings on 02/28/2021 at 8:52 PM said:

Love every one, but of course the BIF with he reflection is my favorite 😍. And the reflections with the Cormorants. Well, they are all great!
These Pelicans have odd eyes to photograph, and you’ve gotten some great captures of them with the closeups.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 02/28/2021 at 9:09 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Ellen! They certainly are a magnificent bird! I noticed their odd eyes for the first time this year, they are very cool. It’s been over a week now since I’ve seen a White Pelican. 😕
  
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  - Ellen Jennings on 03/01/2021 at 3:44 PM said:
    
    You’re welcome and they sure are magnificent. Often I find their eyes looking flat in my images. Ah, I’ve wondered when they’ll be headed north. A friend saw a large flock of them yesterday at Bear Island, we only saw a few there last week.
    
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montucky on 02/28/2021 at 10:07 PM said:

Great photos! We actually have a couple dozen of them who spend their summer on a small reservoir about 40 miles from here, and I enjoy seeing them too.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 03/01/2021 at 8:03 PM said:
  
  Thank you! Summer residents for you, awesome!
  
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Jane's Heartsong on 02/28/2021 at 10:40 PM said:

Interesting, compared to the breeding plaques, their bills look soft.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 03/01/2021 at 8:08 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Jane!
  
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picpholio on 03/01/2021 at 6:07 AM said:

I realy loved the 4th and the 5th picture, tey are both great shots.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 03/01/2021 at 8:09 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Rudi!
  
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Jyothi on 03/01/2021 at 7:38 AM said:

Superb 👌👌

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- bayphotosbydonna on 03/01/2021 at 8:10 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Jyothi!
  
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Reed Andariese on 03/01/2021 at 8:27 AM said:

Great series of Pelican images Donna! They are Great photo subjects!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 03/01/2021 at 8:12 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Reed!
  
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Indira on 03/01/2021 at 8:38 AM said:

Wonderful series on these ‘big mouth’ fellas, Donna!!😀

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- bayphotosbydonna on 03/01/2021 at 8:12 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Indira!! 😁
  
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jofox9973 on 03/02/2021 at 5:05 AM said:

Gorgeous! They seem to have such character!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 03/02/2021 at 7:54 AM said:
  
  Thank you, they do! With big smiles too! 🙂
  
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The Hinoeuma on 03/03/2021 at 4:11 AM said:

Good heavens, what a mouth!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 03/03/2021 at 7:48 AM said:
  
  hehe the better to scoop up those fish!!
  
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  - The Hinoeuma on 03/03/2021 at 12:53 PM said:
    
    Yes Ma’am!
    
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denisebushphoto on 03/05/2021 at 12:20 PM said:

Great shots! Pelicans of all varieties are my favorite shore birds. Do you have a favorite shore bird? You probably love them all equally! 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 03/05/2021 at 7:10 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Denise! I don’t think it’s possible for me to pick a favorite. I just tried and too many begin to fill my mind! We’ll say I love them all! 🙂
  
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