Done For The Day

Early this evening, just as I was leaving the salt marsh, this pelican decided it was time for him to call it a day as well.

He flew across the marsh reeds on his way out with the entire scene lit by warm setting sunlight.

18 thoughts on “Done For The Day”

Birder's Journey on March 8, 2015 at 8:46 pm said:

I love that yellow glow of the setting sunlight!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 9, 2015 at 9:13 am said:
  
  It is nice light that time of day, and when it matches up with low tide in the marsh it all works out. Well, if there are birds around. 🙂
  
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grasberry on March 8, 2015 at 9:04 pm said:

Love that evening light! Superb shot, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 9, 2015 at 9:14 am said:
  
  Late afternoon/early evening low tide works out nicely when we get a low warm sunset. Thanks for looking.
  
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Gunta on March 9, 2015 at 1:17 am said:

Now that actually looks like a BROWN pelican.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 9, 2015 at 9:16 am said:
  
  They actually are mostly all brown as immature juveniles, but have pretty much no brown as adults. Hey don’t ask me I didn’t name them. 😉
  
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Linda on March 9, 2015 at 7:27 am said:

Beautiful shot, and yes, it is a brown pelican, only used to see white ones way down south, these are really beautiful too. Love pelicans in all colors….

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- Phil Lanoue on March 9, 2015 at 9:18 am said:
  
  We see the brown pelicans year round here especially around the beaches and inlets. We only see the white ones intermittently but they are very large birds. All are fun to watch and photograph. 🙂
  
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anotherday2paradise on March 9, 2015 at 7:33 am said:

Fantastic shot, Phil! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 9, 2015 at 9:19 am said:
  
  Thank you Sylvia, I let the birds do all the work and I just snap the picture. 🙂
  
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  - anotherday2paradise on March 9, 2015 at 9:35 am said:
    
    Simple! Not! 😀
    
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foxleylady on March 9, 2015 at 7:39 am said:

I love this! Your sunset shots are incredible, Phil! Many congratulations on those wonderful pictures of the eagle in flight, carrying the duck, you had a great spread in the Daily Mail online, here in the UK!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 9, 2015 at 9:11 am said:
  
  Thank you so much Maggie! Apparently The UK Mirror ran it in their print edition on Sat. too so some additional exposure.
  
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donna213 on March 9, 2015 at 8:55 am said:

Beautiful bird, light and photo. You always catch the birds at the perfect moment.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 9, 2015 at 9:20 am said:
  
  Thanks a million Donna, I’m glad you enjoy seeing the various wildlife from the marsh!
  
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Raewyn's Photos on March 9, 2015 at 2:27 pm said:

So stunning. I love the warm tones of the light.

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The Lite Rider on March 9, 2015 at 4:40 pm said:

Really like these guys. I liked how all their body parts go with how stock and compact they are. The light is fantastic!

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Pat on March 9, 2015 at 5:17 pm said:

Lovely capture.

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