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Pelicans

These photos were taken in or near Monterey, California. Many of them were taken in Monterey Harbor, typically within a few feet of human activity.
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  • Nearly hovering

    Nearly hovering

  • On the beach

    On the beach

  • Soft landing

    Soft landing

  • Landing in early light

    Landing in early light

  • Flight Dance

    Flight Dance

  • Pelican Landing with Full Reflection

    Pelican Landing with Full Reflection

  • Full Portrait

    Full Portrait

  • Feathers and Red  Paint

    Feathers and Red Paint

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    IMG_0250-lr

  • Preening

    Preening

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    IMG_5836lr

  • IMG_6112-lr

    IMG_6112-lr

  • Stolen Squid

    Stolen Squid

  • Pelican Departure

    Pelican Departure

  • Early morning portrait

The sun had just risen over Monterey Bay and the light was just right to light up the side of the bird's pouch.

    Early morning portrait The sun had just risen over Monterey Bay and the light was just right to light up the side of the bird's pouch.

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    IMG_5074 JPGa

  • Hunkered down on a late winter afternoon

This group had taken cover from a strong, cold wind in a sheltered spot, that was washed by the last sunlight of the day.

    Hunkered down on a late winter afternoon This group had taken cover from a strong, cold wind in a sheltered spot, that was washed by the last sunlight of the day.

  • Tucking In

    Tucking In

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    IMG_9141-lr

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    IMG_3904-lr

  • Brown pelican and reflection in early morning golden light

I was amazed to see this reflection after quickly shooting this brown pelican flying by in some of the most strangely beautiful light I have ever seen, just after dawn in Monterey Bay.

    Brown pelican and reflection in early morning golden light I was amazed to see this reflection after quickly shooting this brown pelican flying by in some of the most strangely beautiful light I have ever seen, just after dawn in Monterey Bay.

  • Keeping an eye open

    Keeping an eye open

  • People watching

    People watching

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    IMG_7963_edited-3

  • IMG_1209 JPGb

    IMG_1209 JPGb

  • IMG_9295_edited-3

    IMG_9295_edited-3

  • Brown pelican feathers close up

    Brown pelican feathers close up

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    IMG_2150 JPGa_edited-1

  • IMG_3171-lr

    IMG_3171-lr

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    IMG_1592_edited-1a

  • IMG_3719_edited-1a

    IMG_3719_edited-1a

  • IMG_3801_edited-1a

    IMG_3801_edited-1a

  • Brown and blue

    Brown and blue

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    Pelican Departure
    Early morning portrait

The sun had just risen over Monterey Bay and the light was just right to light up the side of the bird's pouch.
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