Pelicans are one of those big birds that just don’t get up in the air easily. Their big wings work hard, but the bird almost runs along the surface to get enough momentum to fly.
This Pelican was almost bouncing on the water.
I photographed the start to finish take off because if you’ve never witnessed it you’ll find it fairly amusing.
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Pelican Going Into Flight – click to enlarge
Pelican Going Into Flight – click to enlarge
Pelican Going Into Flight – click to enlarge
Pelican Going Into Flight – click to enlarge
Pelican Going Into Flight – click to enlarge
Pelican Going Into Flight – click to enlarge
Terrific series😊
Thanks. We were waiting on a Dolphin pod, both me and the Pelican. He gave up and left 😀
Great take-off series shots! You almost want to coach them up!
LOL, yes ! You feel yourself trying to give them a little push.