Brown Pelicans feed in the marsh inlets between Magnolia Cemetery and the Cooper River. Occasionally they land in the cemetery pond for a rest, like this one in mid December.
Then, with what looks like amazing effort he lifted off.
A couple of small foot splashes in the water…
a powerful downbeat of his wings…
… and he was away.
Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, SC
December 14, 2024
What a terrific sequence of photos 😊
Thanks, Belinda! It still amazes me how effortless they make it look—amazing power in those wings!
Wonderful series of shots Ellen, I do love photographing these birds.
Thanks, Sandra! There is so much to love with a pelican, from their goofy, prehistoric look to their amazing flight skills.