Gotta Go

Last week this adult brown pelican made a quick departure from the salt marsh after a heavy round of fishing.

18 thoughts on “Gotta Go”

Charlie@Seattle Trekker on January 31, 2015 at 9:05 pm said:

This is wildlife photography at its best.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2015 at 11:01 am said:
  
  Well thanks much Charlie I appreciate that.
  
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Littlesundog on January 31, 2015 at 9:28 pm said:

How could anything that size (heavy) make a “quick” departure?? Ha ha! Excellent shot Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2015 at 11:00 am said:
  
  That’s so true and half the fun of watching these large birds getting airborne from the water no less. 🙂 it takes an effort for sure but they manage it. 🙂 Thanks for looking!
  
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Gunta on February 1, 2015 at 12:59 am said:

He hardly looks brown at all in this shot. Does their coloring change as they age, or perhaps because he’s wet?

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2015 at 10:58 am said:
  
  Yes their coloration does change as they age. This is an adult brown pelican who no longer has much if any brown on him. As juveniles they are mostly all brown, check out this post from Dec. which shows a young brown pelican looking ‘brown’.
  https://phillanoue.com/2014/12/30/sure-it-looks-like-fun/
  
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anotherday2paradise on February 1, 2015 at 2:44 pm said:

Such huge wings! Great shot, Phil. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 2, 2015 at 11:55 am said:
  
  I guess he needs those big wings to get going. Thanks Sylvia 🙂
  
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Raewyn's Photos on February 1, 2015 at 3:36 pm said:

Great capture

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- Phil Lanoue on February 2, 2015 at 11:56 am said:
  
  Glad you liked it, thanks.
  
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Katrina W on February 2, 2015 at 2:20 am said:

Super capture. What a goofy looking guy!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 2, 2015 at 11:57 am said:
  
  They really are big goofy birds. Thanks for checking this out.
  
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foxleylady on February 3, 2015 at 6:28 am said:

Another globemaster takes off!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 9, 2015 at 10:57 am said:
  
  That’s exactly it!
  
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The Lite Rider on February 3, 2015 at 6:09 pm said:

He’s a goofy looking bird, but your captures make him look beautiful. Love the action here and his wings.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 9, 2015 at 10:58 am said:
  
  Although fairly common here, I still feel compelled to watch and photograph these big guys.
  
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Linda on February 7, 2015 at 2:57 pm said:

I love pelicans, they are so great!!!! Beautiful capture!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 9, 2015 at 10:59 am said:
  
  I like them too, fun, goofy, but quite interesting!
  
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