American White Pelicans dip their heads under the water to scoop up fish. They will work together in a circle to group up the fish and then will all scoop at the same time. It is an amazing sight.
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Pelicans are such graceful gliders. Beautiful shot.
They are quite lovely.
Sorry I couldn’t participate in bird photography this week…Been busy painting.
Aren’t most of the world’s pelican species actually white or off-white?
I love the way your photo catches the birds gliding just inches above the water–classic!
Rick – oops! I’ve only seen Brown and Am. White, so I think we meant to originally say something else. I do love the way they will feed in large groups.
Pelicans are one of the most fun birds to photograph!!