They'd been catching black-fish (the fishermen that is), and apparently the pelicans keep a vigil for this activity to take place before they pack up and head for home. I'd have loved to get some snaps of them flying in and skidding on the water like they do, but with my point and shoot only, sun on the screen, and me trying to 'find' them in it quickly; no good captures. Maybe I'll go back another day just to try and achieve this with my "other" camera.
So with a combination of late afternoon sun, sharp contrasting shadows and some over-exposure, here's the best of them to share for World Bird Wednesday.
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| they waiting patiently, without bickering |
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| quivering with excitement |
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| there it goes, but it's a snack for one only...who got lucky? |
Sharing with World Bird Wednesday
I love your White Pelicans. Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe last photo is wonderful. Love the look on the face and in the eye. LOL
ReplyDeleteQuite the little beggars aren't they. :)
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful and I think you got some wonderful shots!
so cute, lined up at the picnic table!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI actually love the combination of light and shadows! The last three portrait shots are beautiful, too!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! what a wonderful sight Carole they are beautiful birds to see up close..thanks for sharing your lovely images.
ReplyDeleteI love pelicans and your photos are so good!
ReplyDeleteHappy WBW to you!
They're such quaint creatures ... So that's what a group of pelicans is called ... A pod!
ReplyDeleteGreat sequence!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteWonderful captures. I love the second to last shot.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the pelicans. They are always fun to watch. The single bird against the waters of the lake is especially beautiful.
ReplyDeleteNever seen a pelican foto that didn't put a smile on my face. Love these birds. Your little point and click does a great job. I know what you mean by the sun on the screen. Many a picture with mine with the sun blaring on the screen is just hoping for the best.
ReplyDeleteThese are great photos, Carole. I love how they are waiting so patiently for a handout.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of the pelicans.
ReplyDeleteCarole,
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the Pelicans. Have a great day!
Shantana
Always hungry...but oh so cute! Do you really think 'their beak can hold more than their belly can'...this what my Mother always told me! LOL
ReplyDeletePaper Hugs,
Jan
What amazing closeups! They really are so funny, knowing just when to come in for a visit!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots, little P and S not withstanding.Nice light..too. I am sure they have prehistoric cousins!
ReplyDeletejenni
Great images of the Pelicans, Carole. I find these birds so fascinating for so many reasons - their enormous bills, the fact they can fly so effortlessly (in spite of being the Jumbo jet of the bird world), the bizzare behaviour of turning their bills inside out (I plan to post my shots of that next week). They are quite incredible!
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous images, Carole! I don't think of pelicans being so benign anymore ever since I watched on YouTube one picking up a pigeon next to it on the pavement and swallowing it whole!
ReplyDeleteSuch great shots of these interesting birds!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in the gorgeous birds!
ReplyDeleteYour pelican shots are so much FUN!!! You really captured their anticipation! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I thought these were fantastic...and they kept getting better and Better,.. until at the end I'm sure I could just reach out my hand and touch that one in front of me if I dared!
ReplyDeleteLovely brute of a bird. And like others who have commented a great series, again I like the last image best
ReplyDeletePelicans are such an odd looking bird, quite unique! Fabulous photos Carole!
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