Brown Pelican by danapommet
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Description
When we go salt water fishing, we only have to worry about the pelicans. Even though they are the smallest, of the eight species of pelicans, the Brown Pelican is very aggressive when there is a freshly caught fish around. They are about 48 inches (122 cm) long, weigh about 6 to 12 pounds (2.75 to 5.5 kg) and have a wingspan of 6 to 8 feet (1.83 to 2.4 meters). They have a large bill of about 11 to 13.7 inches (28 to 34.8 cm) and an expandable pouch attached to the bottom of the lower bill. They will eat anything and I once saw a pelican scoop up a pigeon that was walking by. The white head and brown neck indicates a chick feeding adult. Info from my National Geographic Bird Field Guide. An older photo taken with my old Minolta.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (27)
Jean_C
Very nice portrait of this pelican, thanks for the interesting infos!
Cyve
Merci pour les informations... Vous avez réalisé une fabuleuse photographie... Un superbe travail mon ami!!!
Rainastorm
Aww he kinda looks sad for some reason lol great capture my friend! Hope you are well!
jayfar
A lovely example of this beautifully ugly bird Dana.
Erestorfan
Nice capture!! It is amazing how much these guys can hold in those pouches!
AZBO
This bird could eat your camera? hope you zoomed
eekdog
great shot of him/her Dana.
Wolfmanw
Excellent capture and lighting.
sandra46
excellent work!
flavia49
lovely portrait
Faemike55
Somehow I think that getting tapped with that bill would hurt like the dickens. Great capture and interesting information
netot
Great portrait,Dana! I didn't know pelicans can be dangerous. I'm another victim of Disney's idealization of animals!
mgtcs
WOW....This is a fabulous shot my friend, amazing bird, marvelous details, well done!
rbowen
Very good capture!
durleybeachbum
That is one HUGE bird, Dana! Not to be quarrelled with for sure!
Leije
Excellent shot of this curious bird, and interesting infos about it, Dana !
whaleman
Nice shot and good information to know. Our Pelicans are not agressive at all. (Hey Dana, regarding your comment on the Boy's Toy, you need to find a new camera store, but if you're going to be falling around those gators, life insurance might be a better buy! LOL)
dakotabluemoon
What a beautiful image this is a this bird well done.
MrsRatbag
I love pelicans, they have such a distinctive silhouette! I haven't seen any around here, but I would think there are some nearer the coast. Wonderful shot and information!
Katraz
Great looking bird nice shot.
jocko500
wow ; it our state bird this is, very good close up and did not know that will eat other birds
jif3d
I thought the Gators were bad enough, Pigeon eating Pelican's ? YIKES, time to find a better fishing spot methinks ! ~Cheers~
clbsmiley
Wow!! Dana, what a great close shot. :)
Jay-el-Jay
It is such an odd looking creature.That beak could be dangerous.A fine shot.
Flint_Hawk
This looks like a proud bird!
dochtersions
He is so charming looking, you wouldn't guess it can be dangerous too. A very lovely shot, Dana, with beautiful textures on.
jendellas
You do see some great wildlife, super pic!! xx