I Was Watching A Brown Pelican When Suddenly He Did…This

I was watching a brown pelican this past weekend when suddenly he did…this! You will have to ask him what he was doing because I don’t know. Maybe shaking off some water, but it sure was one of the oddest things I have ever seen a pelican do in the salt marsh.

At least they keep things interesting out there. 🙂

13 thoughts on “I Was Watching A Brown Pelican When Suddenly He Did…This”

Raewyn's Photos on February 10, 2015 at 5:35 pm said:

Stunning captures

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Andy Oldham on February 10, 2015 at 8:17 pm said:

Great shot!!!!

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norasphotos4u on February 10, 2015 at 8:36 pm said:

Awesome – it looks like he is shaking himself similar to a dog after a bath

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Littlesundog on February 10, 2015 at 10:24 pm said:

Great photos! I’ve read that this movement is done to relieve tension… especially after standing still for a long period of time. I’m not sure how anyone knows why a bird does what it does – but you got it right that it was certainly fascinating and entertaining!

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niasunset on February 11, 2015 at 3:29 am said:

You always take an extraordinary photographs dear Phil, these are amazing and great shots. Thank you, love, nia

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foxleylady on February 11, 2015 at 7:59 am said:

We see birds shake themselves like that after bathing in the bird bath or after preening. Maybe this is the same? Such unusual pictures, Phil! You never fail to impress!

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Linda on February 11, 2015 at 9:05 am said:

Such great photos, these are amazing, you catch the moment!

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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on February 11, 2015 at 1:58 pm said:

Amazing action shots…I can’t tell what the heck he is doing. His behavior is certainly a curiosity.

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The Lite Rider on February 11, 2015 at 6:24 pm said:

Love this action. What a bizarre pose in the first shot…. these guys still have some surprises.

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Birder's Journey on February 11, 2015 at 7:16 pm said:

Holy Mackerel (so to speak)!! 🐡. What a treat to see this!

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Pat on February 11, 2015 at 8:00 pm said:

Wow!

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Jeff | Planet Bell on February 11, 2015 at 9:12 pm said:

Well, that is just cool.

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dinajohnston on February 12, 2015 at 10:52 am said:

Nice action shots! I’ve seen them stretch out their beaks before but not shake it like that when they are doing it,

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