Pelican Doing A Bit Of Afternoon Fishing
Earlier this week I was watching a young brown pelican fishing in the salt marsh. The brown pelicans fish by plunging themselves head first into the water from flight, or by just plunging their head into the water from where they float. It never fails to amaze me how large their huge mouth pouch expands as they filter out the water leaving just their captured meal to be swallowed.
Such a comical addition to the cast Phil. Fabulous series. I paricularly like number 2.
Thanks much Adrian, glad you like the goofy pelican!
Pretty cool!
Thanks for looking Sally!
Loved the photos, especially the front perspective. On the third photo I almost felt like was lunch!
Thanks, glad you liked them. The pelicans are kind of comical birds and often look like they have goofy expresions which makes them fun to photograph.
Fantastic photos! He really made a big beak!
Thaks you! He sure does have a big mouth!
Beautiful details! Love those full pouches.
Thanks Dina I appreciate you checking these out!
Amazing photos of this action. You showed me a part of this bird that I have never seen up close before.
Thanks a lot Molly! Sometimes we will get a pelican that does not care if you get close, which helps in getting better pics.
OMG ! These are awesome shots. I thought I love the second one, than I saw the one where his mouth is wide open and that is fantastic ! Hope you found me in spam a lot again.
Thanks very much Emily, so glad you liked these!
Your issue looks to be fixed as far as my spam folder goes…I have not found you there recently.
He must be the loud mouth of the marsh! Lol!
He could be. He did not say much to me though, guess he was too busy fishing.
They look so goofy straight on. It’s hard not to love these clowns.
That’s exactly right Shelly! I can’t help myself spending time photographing them whenever I get the chance, they sure are goofy.
Adorable!!
They are fun! Thanks for looking!
Fabulous collections!!! Third one is fantastic shot!!!
I appreciate you looking and commenting and glad you enjoyed these pics!
These are some very nice sequences of the brown pelican showing it s huge pouch that holds so much food. Birds ae so interesting and these photos are priceless. Excellent job, I say!
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Funny expressions!
They are very funny birds!
I agree, that is a sight to see. It is such a unique adaptation of nature too. Love your photos as always.
Thanks much, I appreciate you looking and commenting!
Cool Stuff. Funny and absolutely impressive.
I’m so happy you enjoyed the pelican photos!
Such a magnificent creature, and you have captured it so beautifully!
I really appreciate you looking and your very kind comments, thanks Lisa!
Great series of the brown pelican Phil.
Thanks very much Jan.
Wow! That would certainly hold a lot of fish!
Oh it sure would! Thank you for looking Lucy!
These pics are so delightfully up close and personal, Phil. What a character.
Thanks Sylvia! He’s a goofy kid. Well actually, they are still kinda goofy even as adults.
OK… I’m definitely running out of superlatives, but I thoroughly enjoy every single shot and look forward to seeing more.
I greatly appreciate your kind words Gunta, thanks!
Sono meravigliose, ogni tua foto è un sogno!
Grazie Pat!
Muy buen reportaje, me encanta la de la boca abierta, besos Phil
Tienen una gran boca. Gracias por mirar estas fotos