Thursday, April 14, 2011

Pretty pelicans at Fort Desoto - Skywatch Friday






Some people think the scrub jay should be the state bird for Florida instead of the mockingbird. I think it should be the brown pelican. What a pretty face this one has. The above pelican was watching me take it's picture at the fishing pier at Fort Desoto.  He has just enough pink around the eyes and beige on the top of his head. He also has a green tint on his pouch that I've never really noticed on pelicans before. He sat there for a while then flew into the water. After a few minutes he was joined by a friend. There weren't a lot of pelicans at the pier that day. Maybe the fish weren't biting.

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12 comments:

  1. That 3rd shot is my favorite! They are fascinating birds! I drew one once for a friend that has a condo in Florida. :)

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  2. Gorgeous blue skies and a beautiful bird! Terrific captures for the day! Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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  3. These charming acrobats look lovely against that pure blue sky and water. Thanks for sharing every bit of their personality!

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  4. A perfect set of images. Beautiful!

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  5. What a magnificent creature...and great photos!

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  6. These birds are fabulous creatures of nature, and you captured them so well. They look so big up close...larger than when I see them flying about. Your processing is fabulous.

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  7. Fantastic shots! I love #2, it's like he's staring right at you. Perfect!

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  8. You got some great shots of the pelicans! It always amazes me that they can stand on top of a post with those webbed feet. Also great shots of the eagles, especially for the distance.

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  9. I love the pelicans! That 2nd shot is really cool. Looks like he was staring you down.

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  10. I do love to watch the pelicans. The shot with him looking right at you is perfect!

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  11. Stunning images. Very nicely captured.

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  12. Mesmerizing photos,Dina,unbelievable!

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