Wednesday, 29 April 2015

Wild Bird Wednesday 145 - Australian Pelican

These are Australian Pelicans - Pelecanus conspicillatus - which is described in my guide book as a 'huge black-and-white bird with very large bill and pink bill pouch'.  I think this is the kind of bird that goes under the heading of unmistakable in Australia!

These birds were loafing about at the end of the day near Swan Bay jetty, nr. Point Lonsdale in Victoria, Australia.

I don't think I can ever pass up the chance to photograph these birds, even if I have lots of shots already in the bank!







Now it's over to you - click on the blue button and off you go.  Cheers - SM
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42 comments:

  1. eileeninmd29 April 2015 at 03:01

    The Pelicans are such cool looking birds. Awesome photos, Stewart. Thanks for hosting. Enjoy your day!

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  2. Modesto Viegas29 April 2015 at 03:10

    Great collection of shots!!!
    Nice bird!
    Regards

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  3. KristiBowmanDesign29 April 2015 at 03:22

    Pelicans are way at the top of my favorites list!! Such amazing birds and great pics!

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  4. Sylvia K29 April 2015 at 03:23

    Beautiful birds and terrific photos to match as always, Stewart!! Hope your week is going well!!

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  5. Maude Lynn29 April 2015 at 03:32

    These are awesome!

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  6. Sallie (FullTime-Life)29 April 2015 at 04:00

    I think those really are the King and Queen of the Pelicans! Very dapper in their black and white feathers. What a wonderful bird ..... Indeed!

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  7. Phil Slade29 April 2015 at 04:14

    Hi Stewart - Lovely photos. From http://forums.familyfriendpoems.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=964

    A wonderful bird is the Pelican.
    His beak can hold more than his belly can.
    He can hold in his beak
    Enough food for a week!
    But I'll be darned if I know how the hellican?

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  8. Anonymous29 April 2015 at 04:16

    Really interesting shots and bird. There is nothing I can see here in Sweden so I enjoy your photos very much.

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  9. TexWisGirl29 April 2015 at 04:38

    very distinctive birds. :)

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  10. Yamini MacLean29 April 2015 at 04:45

    Hari OM
    I agree - they are just such photogenic critters... I lost count of the shots on file I have of these... YAM xx

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  11. Author R. Mac Wheeler29 April 2015 at 04:57

    a creature for every niche. Amazing. I love their eyes.

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  12. fredamans29 April 2015 at 05:55

    What a stunning bird!

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  13. FAB29 April 2015 at 06:25

    This species would definitely stand out in a crowd. I can understand why you are drawn to them every time you encounter them. Great shots Stewart.

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  14. Adam Tilt29 April 2015 at 06:51

    What a bird!

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  15. GreenComotion29 April 2015 at 07:09

    Absolutely gorgeous birds with phenomenal beaks! I reckon they can gobble up some fish :)

    Enjoyed your blog!

    Have a Beautiful Day!!
    Peace :)

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  16. Hootin Anni29 April 2015 at 07:53

    In my opinion...much more attractive than North American pelians!

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  17. mick29 April 2015 at 08:21

    Great photos of the Pelicans. I think they are always very photogenic birds!

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  18. Linda W.29 April 2015 at 09:04

    Excellent photos of the pelicans! I love their pale pink beaks.

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  19. Andrea @ From The Sol29 April 2015 at 09:09

    They do have that austere Aussie look, though pink ... really, pink? I mean it's cool, but I would never have guessed pink. Do they get the notch on their bill in your spring like our males do? They truly are beautiful and I can fully appreciate the need to keep taking their pictures ... how could you resist. Love this post, Stewart. Actually I love all of your posts, but since I really have a thing for Pelicans, I love this one a little more :)

    Andrea @ From The sol

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  20. Anonymous29 April 2015 at 09:36

    Noble looking bird. These are great captures.

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  21. Spare Parts and Pics29 April 2015 at 14:16

    Beautiful shots, and yes, unmistakable!

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  22. Susan29 April 2015 at 16:09

    I enjoy watching pelicans, particularly when they're fishing. These are beautiful, love their color combination. Great shots, Stewart! Thank you for hosting!

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  23. Jo29 April 2015 at 17:15

    Awesome photos, Stewart. This makes me long for Tanzania !

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  24. Irma29 April 2015 at 17:48

    The Pelicans are awesome.
    Perfect light and sharpness, my compliments.
    Best regards, Irma

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  25. Shweta29 April 2015 at 18:26

    Amaaaazing images! I liked all the shots of this beautiful bird

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  26. Adam Jones29 April 2015 at 19:48

    It's an awesome looking bird Stewart. Fantastic shots.

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  27. Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs 29 April 2015 at 21:08

    Pelicans are such interesting birds. I enjoy watching the Brown Pelicans that we have, you got some really great shots.

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  28. Tanya Breese29 April 2015 at 23:17

    i can't blame you! wonderful shots!

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  29. Small City Scenes30 April 2015 at 00:23

    Interesting bird. I posted a Pelican also.
    Great minds........
    MB

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  30. Anonymous30 April 2015 at 01:24

    Great shots. Don't get to see those in my landlocked state.

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  31. Findlay Wilde30 April 2015 at 01:29

    They are great looking birds, they sort of look a bit shy if you know what I mean. I haven;t linked this week as it's a video on my blog about the UK election and how I think they should protect wildlife, but I will link up again next week.

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  32. Linda30 April 2015 at 02:32

    Very handsome bird!

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  33. Kenneth Cole Schneider30 April 2015 at 04:38

    Beautiful! Pelicans are a contradiction in terms, at once powerful yet delicate, ungainly on land but so graceful in flight.

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  34. A Colorful World30 April 2015 at 06:52

    These are great photos! Such interesting birds.

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  35. Lee30 April 2015 at 07:24

    He can, you know...you know he can!

    I love pelicans!

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  36. jp@A Green Ridge30 April 2015 at 07:47

    Pelicans are my favorite beach/ocean bird and yours in Austrailia are very striking!!...:)JP

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  37. thewovenspoke30 April 2015 at 08:43

    What beautiful and unusual coloring on those pelicans.

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  38. DougPhoto200930 April 2015 at 10:08

    What a captivating bird. Thanks for sharing.

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  39. Christian Perrin30 April 2015 at 10:33

    Very photogenic birds, I also can't help but get a few snaps each time I see them. And flying? Wow!

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  40. Vineeta Yashsavi30 April 2015 at 18:28

    This is really a beautiful bird...

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  41. Anonymous30 April 2015 at 20:39

    Wonderful shots. There is something so goofily delightful about pelicans!

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  42. Anne (cornucopia)3 May 2015 at 08:31

    Great photos of them!

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