Wednesday 1 December 2021

Wild Bird Wednesday 488 - Australian Pelican

The Australia Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) is a huge and conspicuous water bird.  Its name does not actually refer to its size, but to the yellow rings around its eyes.  Who would have thought.

These birds were at one of my more regular - if a little distant - bird watching locations, Swan Bay Jetty which is about two hours west of my house.

I rather liked the way that the four birds got involved in some semi-synchronized plumage maintenance. 










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9 comments:

  1. Incredible photos. They may be my favourites of all those you’ve posted.

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  2. Hari OM
    Oh they are just such balletic birds... YAM xx

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  3. Splendid creatures well photographed!

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  4. Those last 2 shots of the close ups are fabulous Stewart. Thanks for hosting take care and have a good week ahead

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  5. Such interesting looking birds. I wonder what dinosaur they descended from?

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  6. They are also so synchronous in flight, often soaring and flapping together.

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  7. Love the black and white..so crisp..Great head shots!! Enjoy your week..

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  8. Fantastic shots! Especially love the last two close ups.

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