Nearly hovering

On the beach

Soft landing

Landing in early light

Flight Dance

Pelican Landing with Full Reflection

Full Portrait

Feathers and Red Paint

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Preening

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Stolen Squid

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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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

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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

People watching

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Brown pelican feathers close up

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Brown and blue