This Skywatch is a collection of those amazing birds we like to call Pelicans!! Both Brown and American White Pelicans are represented. Enjoy and be a part of watching the sky each week.
Pelicans!! [Skywatch]
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Lana 10.02.08 at 1:58 pm
Pelicans are so awesome! I love the story of their rebound from endangerment here in Louisiana. A shame, of course, that any bird (nevermind our STATE bird,) should be endangered in the first place…but I digress.
Reluctantfarmchik 10.02.08 at 2:02 pm
Man, these shots are amazing. So clear. So blue. So high. Very nice share - thank you!
Mike 10.02.08 at 2:35 pm
Nice collection of pelicans. I love the way a squadron of pelicans barrels over a beach.
The Birdfreak Team 10.02.08 at 2:53 pm
Mike - love the phrase “squadron of pelicans”
Ivar Ivrig 10.02.08 at 3:31 pm
Just amazing shots. Great SWF. Have a nice weekend
Rose 10.02.08 at 3:34 pm
Awesome shots!
CaroleD 10.02.08 at 4:14 pm
What marvelous birds pelicans are! These are terrific shots. I love looking at photos of birds.
Tom 10.02.08 at 5:08 pm
Great Birds for sure.. and captured so well.
Tom
Thank you for joining in with Sky Watch.
Bobbie 10.02.08 at 6:31 pm
Pelicans are such amzijng birds. These are truly wonderful pictures.
babooshka 10.02.08 at 7:48 pm
Spectacular images.
Denise 10.02.08 at 8:36 pm
Love your photographs. Pelicans are so much fun to look at. Great capture and a Happy SkyWatch Friday.
Rob Ripma 10.02.08 at 9:37 pm
Great pelican series! Love the lighting on the first shot!
Laura 10.02.08 at 10:37 pm
awesome photos I am not sure I have even seen a pelican… very awesome shots!
Arija 10.03.08 at 7:43 am
Absolutely adore the pelican shots, especially the one where it looks like a dropping stone and you want to yell “watch under”.
Kyle 10.03.08 at 10:13 am
Wonderful images, Birdfreak.
I’ve seen the pelicans we have down here around Galveston Island, but I’ve never noticed the red bulges/growths on the bills before. Since those show up on multiple birds in your photos, I assume that’s a common feature on white pelicans. Looks somewhat similar to growth on many turkey vultures. Is there a biological purpose for this? Just curious…
Gayle @ The White House 10.03.08 at 1:04 pm
Those pelicans seem to be enjoying their skies!
Stop by if you have a moment!
wren 10.03.08 at 4:34 pm
Oh, nice photos. I’ve never gotten one of a pelican that close or that clear.
birdingbev 10.03.08 at 6:39 pm
Great shots, every one.
Sharon 10.03.08 at 7:23 pm
Pelicans in flight are some of my favorite birds to watch. That profile flight shot of the brown pelican is fantastic.
Have fun with your scope this weekend!
The Birdfreak Team 10.03.08 at 10:23 pm
Thanks for all the comments
Sharon - most definitely will be testing out the new scope!!
Chris 10.04.08 at 9:53 am
WOW! Amazing pictures!