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  1. Pelicans by the Shore

    This image shows a raft of white pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos). I recently learned that a group of pelicans resting in the water is called a raft. The photo isn't great—I struggled to get a good angle on the pelicans from the ferry I was on, and my camera at the time wasn't as good as the ones I use now for wildlife photography. Today, I wondered whether they were hunting or resting. White pelicans typically hunt in groups by herding fish towards the shore. However, based on their demeanor in this image, I would guess they are resting.

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  2. Pelican Glide

    This is a soft focused image of a American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) that I was while crossing the Calcasieu Ship Channel in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The crossing is via a ferry.

    I've had several inquiries about how to get a print of some my photographs. This is a hobby for me, so I haven't been equipped to handle those requests. But I enjoy what I'm doing and want to share my photographs.

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  3. Pelican Ballet in Azure Skies

    Here is a small flock of white pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) flying over the Calcasieu Ship Channel, in Camerson Parish, Louisiana near the Gulf of Mexico.

    "One of the largest North American birds, the American White Pelican is majestic in the air. The birds soar with incredible steadiness on broad, white-and-black wings. Their large heads and huge, heavy bills give them a prehistoric look. On the water they dip their pouched bills to scoop up fish, or tip-up like an oversized dabbling duck. Sometimes, groups of pelicans work together to herd fish into the shallows for easy feeding. Look for them on inland lakes in summer and near coastlines in winter." - allaboutbirds.org

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  4. Ducks aren't the only birds that will mug you at Woy Woy. Back in 2018, this pelican tried the shake down at our picnic table.

    Years ago, my father met us at Woy Woy and we got some fish and chips. Sitting by the water, Dad was waving his piece of fish around nonchalantly when a pelican reached over his shoulder and took the fish. Mugged.

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  5. Lots of shags about, flying back and forth, swimming in chase of little fish. Here's a couple we saw in the "pool" opposite Pelican island.

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  6. Loads of pelicans too of course. The fish and chip shop always has a bunch on its roof. Here's a couple we saw on the way to/from the picnic table.

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