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this is the last time we will perform to this crowd.you put them to sleep and on top of that the gulls are dropping crappy loads on us.we better get paid for this gig!!
I ADDED THE GULLS FROM ANOTHER CAPTURE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE PELICANS. I took these with a Sigma 50-500 lens hand held and Canon xti
the black birds are Commarants
Pelicans have a vertebra in their neck, which prohibits them from ever raising their face. The white pelican is 60 in. in length and 107 in. in width, one of the largest of the 8 true species of pelicans. They have a yellowish pouch connected to the lower mandible of the beak that stretches up to six inches. Their bodies are mostly white, with black primaries and outer secondaries, which are hidden until the bird outstretches it's enormous wings. During mating season the male develops a fibrous plate on the upper part of the beak, this is a unique characteristic of the white pelican. Also the bill is bright orange during the mating season. Their feet are orange, and are webbed not only between the four front toes but also between the second toe and the inwardly directed back toe. They have an enormous wingspan of 8 - 9.5 feet. Their legs are orange, and are extremely short.
These pelicans are very fond of company, and they usually stay together in large colonies to bring up their families. Most of the time they can be seen together in groups on feeding trips. These pelicans are found near lakes, salt bays, marshes, and beaches. The bird is found in such states as northern California, western Nevada, Utah, Colorado, northeastern South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, and occasionally on the central coast of Texas. During winters the pelican is found along the Pacific coast from central California and southern Arizona south along the western lowlands of Mexico to Guatemala and Nicaragua and from Florida and the Gulf states south along the Gulf coast of Mexico to Tabasco and the state of Yucatan. The White Pelican's nest is usually constructed out of sticks, grasses, and reeds built of the ground. Usually an island or an inland lake is chosen. Two to four chalky white eggs are produced, and the incubation period is 1 month. Both parents help in feeding the young, they do this by regurgitating food and the young stick their heads into the parents beak to feed. Adults rarely make any noise, but when they do it is usually a low grunt. However, the young feel the need to squeal, and are very noisy.
Pelicans are naturally very large in size, but in spite of this they can sit high on the water because their bones are full of air and the air sacs in their body are large. Also as a benefit, their large beak and stretchable skin underneath make it easier for them to catch food. The American White Pelican is different from other pelicans, in that it does not drop from great heights to catch its prey, it simply floats along the water and scoops up fish with it's enormous bill. The bill can hold 3 gallons of water, and after the fish have been caught the bill is pointed downward allowing the water to drain, and then the bill is raised and the bird swallows.
There are 8 true species of pelicans. Many of them are very closely related.
The Pelican is in the Kingdom Animalia, the Phylum Chordata, the Subphylum Vertebrata, the Class Aves, the Order Pelecaniformes, the Family Pelecanidae, the Genus Pelecanus, and the American White Pelican is in the Species Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. All of the pelicans make their nests on low bushes or on the ground, except for the spotted billed pelican of Asia which nests in trees. The pelican of Europe is closely related to the American bird, which it resembles in habits and in plumage.
http://www.whozoo.org/Intro98/stewwarr/stewwarr1.htm
I took these yesterday at a local lake
thanks so much for viewing and any comments
Comments (105)
Richardphotos
the small bits of matter below the center gull, well it is manure
carlx
Outstanding capture, Richard!!! Superb wild life piece!!!
flora-crassella
this photo is soooo wonderful!!!! Brilliant capture!
GBCalls
Too funny, great image!
nazul
Excellent capture again ...this is a very good series...and very exotic for me comming from denmark :-)
B_PEACOCK
Awesome shot Richard and very informative about them. Seeing them all my life in New Orleans I never really knew that much about them except that they would fight you for a fish LOL
PD154
LOL!!!!, Great work on this one, good sense of humour :)
fredster66
Excellent work Richard!
Sawen
fantastic capture!
kansas
A great shot. Interesting info too.
LBJ2
I think this is a great and funny composition, Richard. Enjoyed the writing and information, too. The pelican is a fascinating and funny animal. Keeps his food in a big bag, below his jaw. Smart bird. It is a rather practical bag if you fish, way off shore. Nice and funny post. Thanks for the link too.
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
pops
This is a great pic In Calif there are people that are cruel to pelicans, it is so sad. They come out every 3-5 years
STEVIEUKWONDER
Beautifully put together Richard and such clarity. Very well done indeed Sir!
lucyjo
Great capture Richard! Ya know I doubt if anyone would have noticed the manure if you hadn't brought it to our attention. I got a laugh out of it though. After a night at the jail and remembering the last drunk I got in the door the manure comment just struck me funny. I actually laughed out loud as I sat here typing this comment. You've put my night in perspective for me. Thanks! I've added this to my favs so that whenever I need a good laugh after leaving the hell hole where I work I can just pull it up and remember the manure! LOL!
durleybeachbum
Clever stuff, Richard!
VDH
Wonderful nature and excellent shot!
Darkwish
I like this shot! EXT!
NekhbetSun
Loved it and thanks for the morning smile :oD H u g s
kenwas
Great shot and thanks for the smile!
magnus073
Spotted the manure almost instantly Richard and you had me cracking up with this combo you put together.
DAVER2112
Very nice capture!! :)
farmerC
This is exellent shot.
scifibabe
I have two comments for you! First, great picture! Love the pelicans and your wonderful commentary about this. Very interesting. Great addition of the gulls above them. Makes for a cute story. Second, I don't think I'd want to walk out there on the little stretch of land. Yuuuuuck! :) Made me smile though. Instant fav.
Antonio57
Un très beau cliché de ces pélicans!!!!!!Belle photo Richard
sazzart
"Birdie, birdie, up in the sky, drop some whitewash right in my eye, I won't mind; I won't cry, I'm just glad that cows don't fly..." :D Couldn't resist hehheheh Great shot Richard
mapps
fantastic :-)
tennesseecowgirl
Wonderful shot Richard.
virginiese
great photomanipulation. Love the result !
PIERRE25
Jolie capture, superbe photo!