Into the Night American White Pelicans at Sea Abstract 2

by Linda Brody

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Into the Night American White Pelicans at Sea Abstract 2

Artist

Linda Brody

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Digital Art - Photography Photomanipulation Photopainting Digitalart Cafeart Photoart

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Into the Night American White Pelicans at Sea Abstract 2.

Three American White Pelicans are flying away over the sea or lake at evening. The last light of the day casts some light on the wings and water, with a hint of twilight in the background. Composite of two images and abstract background added.

One of the largest North American birds, the American White Pelican is majestic in the air. The birds soar with incredible steadiness on broad, white-and-black wings. Their large heads and huge, heavy bills give them a prehistoric look.

On the water they dip their pouched bills to scoop up fish, or tip-up like an over-sized dabbling duck. Sometimes, groups of pelicans work together to herd fish into the shallows for easy feeding. Look for them on inland lakes in summer and near coastlines in winter.

Contrary to cartoon portrayals and common misconceptions, pelicans never carry food in their bill pouches. They use them to scoop up food but swallow their catch before flying off.
Pelicans are skillful food thieves. They steal from other pelicans trying to swallow large fish and are successful about one-third of the time. They also try to steal prey from Double-crested Cormorants that are bringing fish to the surface. In their dense nesting colonies, some birds even steal the food that a parent on an adjacent nest has disgorged for its young.

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August 10th, 2019

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