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February 26, 2016 — 38 Comments

Brown Pelicans

F/8.0, 1/250, ISO 100.

Brown Pelicans

California Week Two 

Why was the pelican kicked out of the hotel?

Because he had a big bill!

Interesting Fact: While the Brown Pelican is draining the water from its bill after a dive, gulls often try to steal the fish right out of its pouch—sometimes while perching on the pelican’s head. Pelicans themselves are not above stealing fish, as they follow fishing boats and hang around piers for handouts. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brown_Pelican/lifehistory )

38 Comments

  1. Cool shots! I was able to get some decent ones of Brown Pelicans a few weekends ago. Interesting birds.

    • Yes!!! You got the title, I was hoping someone would. Thank you very much for stopping by and checking out my work. Happy Blogging! 🙂

    • Wow, I never knew that. I will look in to it, if it’s true. Thank you very much for stopping by and sharing that with me. Happy Blogging! 🙂

      • I dug up the source and the complete verse. I remember hearing it when I was a little girl.
        “A wonderful bird is the Pelican.
        His beak can hold more than his belly can.
        He can hold in his beak
        Enough food for a week!
        But I’ll be darned if I know how the hellican?”
        by Dixon Lanier Merritt

    • They are really cool. I’m sure you’ll come across one soon. Thank you very much for stopping by and checking out my work. Happy Blogging! 🙂

    • Thank you very much, I was hoping that someone would pick up on the Finding Nemo quote. I appreciate you stopping by and checking out my work. Happy Blogging! 🙂

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    • Thank you very much, I never seen them fish one day I hope to do so. I appreciate you stopping by and sharing with us. Happy Blogging! 🙂

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