I try to restrict the number of over head Pelican fly by’s I shoot.
There are rarely as good as I think, and how many flying big belly photographs do we need!
These are big birds. Body weight can range between 7.7 and 30 lb (3.5 and 13.6 kg), although typically these birds average between 11 and 20 lb (5.0 and 9.1 kg).
The Lowcountry is considered an ‘uncommon’ migration stop. Once again the animals know better than humans. November/December they feed in these far marshes all the time, though in smaller flocks of 20 to 50 birds.
Perfect!
Yes, they are 😀. White Pelicans seem to be a favorite here so I best work a little more at them.
They are such terrific looking birds. I would never tire of them😊
They certainly are special. They land like being on water skis. I hope I caught one, still working through several days of shots. About 2,000 images.
They are such beautiful birds in flight. Someday I hope that I will get their pictures in flight also. This is a spectacular photo!!!
In fairness White Pelicans will circle low out in these marshes before landing. They give a few more opportunities than other birds 😀.