This structure is part of Castle Pinkney in Charleston Harbor. Brown Pelicans are using the land around the castle as well as the castle itself for nesting.
The guide on this trip thought these two chicks had probably hatched within the proceeding 24 hours.
As we slowly went by I captured the pair with different backgrounds.
I researched Castle Pinkney when I got home wondering how thick that wall is. I did not get a definitive answer, but it is likely 2 to 3 feet (1 Meter) so these two young birds weren’t in immediate danger of falling backward. Forward of course looks like a huge risk.
Baby Pelican Cruise with Coastal Expeditions, leaving from Daniel Island on the Wando River side down to Charleston Harbor and the New Crab Bank just off Shem Creek.
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Charleston Harbor, SC
June 23, 2023
How wonderful to see this, I have never seen a white or brown pelicans nest or babies.
They are just so goofy, and a real treat to see.
What a terrific sighting! I’ve seen loads of juvenile and adult brown pelicans, but have never seen a chick!! I hope they have really good balance.
They look pretty floppy, and that spot is at least 20 feet off the ground… it would be interesting to see how this plays out for them. Unless it has a tragic ending 😢.
Let’s hope they can handle it ☺️
When you zoom in on that laughing gull, it looks pretty intimidating!!☺️
LOL, that bull’s eye like is something!