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