Out in Donnelley in the ACE Basin White Pelicans have taken over. Parts of these marshes are closed down, however where we could go there were plenty.
These two were at the edge of a marsh, in the shallows. We now have another great day of images to review. I must have shot near 800 myself.
One of the open water areas of the Donnelley WMA in the ACE Basin yesterday.
I think the temperature was close to 70 degrees (21 C) by mid day. Usually not a big deal but this week it was.
If you look close you will find Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, and White Pelicans.
What you will not find is an Alligator, not a single one. This spot has one of the heaviest concentrations in the south. Not yesterday, they stayed in bed for the day.
Two White Pelicans in an old rice field.
At this time of year they tend to stay out in the restricted access areas. This day they gave us a break.
ACE Basin, South Carolina.
The shore Pelicans have been ignored lately. So, a quick shot of a Brown Pelican low over the surface by a local shrimp boat.
Charleston, South Carolina.
A nice soft landing, with just enough flair.
The big bird likes to have plenty of space for touch down.
American White Pelican.
This was a long line of White Pelicans.
There was no way for a different angle. Also it was only a matter of time before they either turned away, or did a complete exit.
There were probably 50 – 60 individual birds in this group so I didn’t move, I wanted as many shots as possible.
Eventually they turned away towards the far side of the creek. There were multiple groups like this, we moved to a close by open spot and watched them in flight for a while.
The big creek here doesn’t have a lot of people around. The Pelicans will take flight however they tend to move up and down the open water not leaving the area. It’s a safe haven for them.
Yawke wildlife area, South Carolina.
A B&W shot I had forgotten about from last my last Dolphin shoot.
Best viewed large. The Dolphin has a large Mullet.
I’ve been forgetting our year round Pelican. The big White winter visitors have taken the spotlight.
So….
Brown Pelican, Charleston, South Carolina.
