Two of a flock of American White Pelicans decided to be on their way while a few more continued to feed.
Bear Island Wildlife Management Area
February 17, 2021
American White Pelicans Lifting Off
Two of a flock of American White Pelicans decided to be on their way while a few more continued to feed.
Bear Island Wildlife Management Area
February 17, 2021
These huge birds get airborne with such ease! And, oh, I see a breeding bump on the beak! I haven’t seen any here in Florida yet with the bump.
Just doesn’t seem possible, and yet they make it look easy. I noticed the bump, too. As far as I know they do not breed here–not sure where they head for that.