Sunday, January 15, 2017

Gentle giants

 
Spotted these gorgeous Pelicans on my way home from a day's outing with Canadian visitors yesterday. My nickname for these is B52s - because, in the air they have a heavy undercarriage and huge wingspans - yet for all that, they glide so gracefully through the skies. Love 'em ! 
 

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9 comments:

  1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"January 15, 2017 at 10:42 PM

    I'm not a jealous person and like the birds we have in the UK, but whenever I see Pelicans.
    Or Rosellas.
    Or Fairy Wrens.
    Or Cockatoos.
    Or.....

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  2. Fun60January 16, 2017 at 6:01 PM

    Perfect nickname for them.

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  3. carol l mckJanuary 17, 2017 at 8:04 AM

    Delightful photography of one of nature gems ~ great shot! thanks.

    Wishing you Happy Day ahead ~ ^_^

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  4. Lady FiJanuary 17, 2017 at 3:16 PM

    What a lovely sight. Pelicans always look like they're smiling.

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  5. Liz NeedleJanuary 17, 2017 at 10:37 PM

    Great photos. They are one of my favourite birds.

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  6. Phil SladeJanuary 17, 2017 at 11:02 PM

    All lined up on the runway, ready for take-off. Yes, B52s I kike Valerie.

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  7. Phil SladeJanuary 17, 2017 at 11:45 PM

    All lined up on the runway, ready for take-off. Yes, B52s I like Valerie.

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  8. Kay L. DaviesJanuary 18, 2017 at 4:44 AM

    This Canadian has always loved pelicans. My husband had to drag me away from pelican-watching when we visited Florida. But your pelicans seem to be somewhat larger than the ones we've seen. I love the B52 nickname!
    Kay
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  9. Stewart MJanuary 18, 2017 at 6:49 PM

    They really are great birds - even though I have heaps of pictures of them, still take more!

    Cheers - Stewart M - (temporarily in) New Zealand

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