Happy Trio
We had a huge meeting in the marsh this afternoon (more on that coming up tomorrow) and this fine looking trio of white pelicans were involved for a while. But they soon decided to float off and check out the other side of the pond because the grass is always greener, or the fish are tastier; whichever.
Anyway on their way by…they stopped and posed for a brief moment in front of a couple of fluffed egrets that were bracing themselves against a brisk wind.
The pelicans then tightened up their formation and continued on along their journey.
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Beautiful!!!
Hey thanks, glad you liked ’em!
Wonderful. 🙂
They’re lovely.
Great capture, Phil! Thanks!
Are white Pelicans regular visitors to this area? So regal looking.
Gorgeous captures, LOVE the last one, perfect!
Such beautiful contrast between the white globemasters and the water, Phil! Perfect formation, as well! I wouldn’t like to see the real ones try keeping as close as that!
I guess you are now the pelican whisperer if you can get formations like that.
They seem to take directions a little better than other wildlife (such as the alligators) but still, I request they come in close or fly around and they do have a tendency to occasionally ignore me. That remains a work in progress.
Such wonderful pelican shots, such great fun…
They are big fun birds, thanks for looking Charlie!
Fabulous shots of these giant birds! They are such a treat to see ‘in person’ 😀
It continues to surprise me how much larger they are than the brown pelicans. And I always thought of the brown pelicans as big birds. But as you say, I love seeing these guys!
I agree completely….I recall once seeing them sitting in the water amongst other quite large birds like wood storks and spoonbills, and they absolutely dwarfed everyone else.
From what I have read they have the second largest wingspan of any bird in the U.S.
Only California Condor is larger.
Yes…. Remarkable.
They are gorgeous !:)