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  1. 27th March 2015, 03:53 AM #1
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    Pelican Island

    We had cold front come in today. It was stormy and cold. Normally these guys would be flying all over but today they just wanted to keep warm. The White Pelicans will be gone come April. I will miss them

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  2. 27th March 2015, 04:12 AM #2
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    Re: Pelican Island

    More than anything else, this shot shows your determination. I'm afraid in those conditions I'd have headed for the car. Great display of the difference in size between the white and brown species. Nice job.

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  3. 27th March 2015, 04:16 AM #3
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    Re: Pelican Island

    Quote Originally Posted by NorthernFocus View Post
    More than anything else, this shot shows your determination. I'm afraid in those conditions I'd have headed for the car. Great display of the difference in size between the white and brown species. Nice job.

    P.S. I recommend LensCoat rain gear
    Thanks! I will need to remember that! I really love being out there and watching them. They are just amazing to watch. It's my happy place!
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    Re: Pelican Island

    I had a feeling this would be an interesting shot, nice effort.
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  5. 27th March 2015, 08:15 AM #5
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    Re: Pelican Island

    Never seen so much birds huddling in the same place all at once...and big ones too...two odd colours there...why?
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    Re: Pelican Island

    You were spotted by one of them
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  7. 27th March 2015, 09:36 AM #7
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    Re: Pelican Island

    I am so jealous of your "happy place" to shoot these wonderful birds. Love the shot with so many pelicans in one place and not moving!!!
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  8. 27th March 2015, 12:12 PM #8
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    Re: Pelican Island

    Quote Originally Posted by Shadowman View Post
    I had a feeling this would be an interesting shot, nice effort.
    Thanks, hope it did not disappoint!
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  9. 27th March 2015, 12:14 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by IzzieK View Post
    Never seen so much birds huddling in the same place all at once...and big ones too...two odd colours there...why?
    Izzie, they do not discriminate! There are actually 3 of the brown, one is hiding but you see the top of his head. Actually all the birds get along for the most part with an occasional squabble.
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  10. 27th March 2015, 12:15 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stagecoach View Post
    You were spotted by one of them

    They are always watching Grahame! They were all hoping I wouldn't get too close so they didn't have to leave the cozy spot!
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  11. 27th March 2015, 12:16 PM #11
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    Re: Pelican Island

    Quote Originally Posted by Stagecoach View Post
    You were spotted by one of them

    They are always watching Grahame! They were all hoping I wouldn't get too close so they didn't have to leave the cozy spot!
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  12. 27th March 2015, 12:19 PM #12
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    Re: Pelican Island

    Quote Originally Posted by DonnaK View Post
    I am so jealous of your "happy place" to shoot these wonderful birds. Love the shot with so many pelicans in one place and not moving!!!
    Donna, It is an amazing area to live in if you like birds! I feel fortunate to have it fairly close. I am the only photographer that I have seen out there. There are LOTS of fishermen but just me with the camera!
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  13. 27th March 2015, 05:12 PM #13
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    Re: Pelican Island

    Quote Originally Posted by Barbara Ponder View Post
    Izzie, they do not discriminate! There are actually 3 of the brown, one is hiding but you see the top of his head. Actually all the birds get along for the most part with an occasional squabble.
    Now that explains the three sets of dark legs... Sorry...I did not look down there to catch it until you mentioned it.
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    Re: Pelican Island

    Quote Originally Posted by Barbara Ponder View Post
    Donna, It is an amazing area to live in if you like birds! I feel fortunate to have it fairly close. I am the only photographer that I have seen out there. There are LOTS of fishermen but just me with the camera!
    Take a photo of the fisherman too doing their job...might be interesting if you study them too so you can anticipate their next move...my...!! my..!! you have a lot of photo ops there...I am jealous too...
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  15. 27th March 2015, 10:18 PM #15
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    Re: Pelican Island

    Quote Originally Posted by IzzieK View Post
    Take a photo of the fisherman too doing their job...might be interesting if you study them too so you can anticipate their next move...my...!! my..!! you have a lot of photo ops there...I am jealous too...
    The fisherman all hide from the camera, I think some might be playing hooky from work
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