From their winter retreats on the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico coasts from central California and Florida south to Panama, and along the Mississippi River at least as far north as St. Louis, Missouri , for some reason they come as far north as here (even a bit further) to breed. I always found it strange a group of them (I have seen as many as 20 , but there are 100's in the province) decide to spend part of they days in our wetlands smack in the middle of town. Initially I thought they all had GPS issues as we almost 1000 kilometers from any open water.

One of the world's largest birds, the American white pelican weighs 5-8 kg and has a wingspan up to 3 meters. I have rarely been in a position to get a good in fight shot , (too far away , or they are not there ) or when I was I just missed it. Hopefully this is the year

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[Bob Harris]

magnificent birds, I have a feeling this will be your year.

[Kerrowdown]

Like the first shot where they're all lined up, looks like a taxi queue.

[eaglem]

Like the first shot where they're all lined up, looks like a taxi queue.

I totally agree..................

[AussieTrev]

Nicely shot. We have pelicans here and they do travel long distances away from the sea. Did you know a pelican's beak holds more than his belly can.

[Sailor]

That first one's a contest winner, Dave. We rarely see white ones around here.

Jer

[causey]

Like the first shot where they're all lined up, looks like a taxi queue.

Exactly! The last in line seems to bend looking for the bus Superb shot!

[slowpez]

That first shot is too funny. They do look like they are lined up for something don't they. This will be your year Dave.

[daacon]

magnificent birds, I have a feeling this will be your year.

Thanks Bob here's hoping

Like the first shot where they're all lined up, looks like a taxi queue.

haha exactly kerrowdown

I totally agree..................

Me three EM.

Nicely shot. We have pelicans here and they do travel long distances away from the sea. Did you know a pelican's beak holds more than his belly can.

Thanks Trev I did not know that as a fact but it makes perfect sense.

[daacon]

That first one's a contest winner, Dave. We rarely see white ones around here.
Jer

Thanks Jer what do I win ? A weekend on Cut Time ??

Exactly! The last in line seems to bend looking for the bus Superb shot!

haha thanks causey ...

That first shot is too funny. They do look like they are lined up for something don't they. This will be your year Dave.

Thanks Susan - the real trick is to be there when they are (they are not there every day) and be there when they are flying ..... here's hoping .......

[charliezap]

Love that first one Dave.--focus -contrast et all-perfect.--capn zap

[leptim]

Lovely shots Dave.

[daacon]

Love that first one Dave.--focus -contrast et all-perfect.--capn zap

Thanks Charlie appreciate the kind words.

Lovely shots Dave.

Thanks Tim for the double comments