I have almost these same images of four American White Ibis from last year in a different pond.
The White Ibis sharing their space mixed it up a little.
The White Pelicans are fascinating to watch as they shape-shift their positions from a straight line to a blob…
then back to a line as they follow the food.
All together now….
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area
November 14, 2021
American Avocet aren’t the only birds in these images, but I haven’t seen one in awhile so thought I’d give them top billing. And I really like them with their snazzy color scheme.
I sure was hoping they would fly closer to my side of the pond.
Instead they disappeared on the other side of the marsh.
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
Yes, it was a marvelous sight!
Bear Island Wildlife Management Area
October 23, 2020
one, two,
three!
This quartet of American White Pelicans was paddling along and feeding in an old rice field impoundment.
These Pelicans are rather mesmerizing to watch, as they go back and forth, round and round.
An American White Pelican, flying low over a pond, almost ready to drop down
Landing gear down
Touchdown with a small muddy flourish!
February 10, 2020
The cloudy sky reflected in the water made a nice addition to this image. The water was very low in the pond and that is mud beyond the birds.
I’ve wondered if birds have any perception of size. A Snowy Egret mingled with these American White Pelicans, perhaps thinking they would stir up a snack.
Average weight of a Snowy Egret: 13.1 oz (370 g)
Average weight of an AWP: 158.7-317.5 oz (4500-9000 g)
Source: The Cornell Lab: All About Birds
Some individual birds seem to prefer a quieter location and not being part of the big flock. The front pond had hundreds of wading birds and White Pelicans the day I took these.
Out in a back pond a pair of White Pelicans was joined by a handful of wading birds, all quietly going about their day.
