Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Synchronized swimming


"All together now, duck for fish."


"All together now, up and swallow."


"All together now, look for more fish."


"All together now, heads down, wings up."


"All together now, burp up fish."


"Start all over again."

On one of my recent trips to the zoo to check out the wild spoonbill babies, I walked over to the African section of the zoo. I stopped to see the white pelicans in the big aviary and noticed how funny they all looked doing the same thing at the same time. I watched for a while and realized they did this over and over again traveling in circles around the pond. I wonder if the white pelicans that visit Circle B Bar Reserve in the winter do this. There are hundreds of pelicans huddled close together at the reserve so I guess it's harder to notice this little routine. I thought it was cute and started snapping some pictures.

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16 comments:

  1. Kay L. DaviesJune 14, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Fabulous! I remember watching synchronized swimming events when I was young, and these pelicans really know their routines! Great photos, Dina.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  2. Mike B. @ slugyard.comJune 14, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Great sequence. I give them a 9.5.

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  3. CarlettaJune 14, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    This little photo essay has me smiling from ear to ear.
    Fun shots!!!
    Your post below is equally filled with cuteness.
    Carletta@Round The Bend

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  4. TexWisGirlJune 14, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    oh that made me laugh!!!

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  5. MaineBirderJune 14, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    LOL, made me laugh too! Awesome post and photos!

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  6. holdingmomentsJune 14, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Fantastic to watch and see.
    Great series of pictures and words.

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  7. jocoJune 14, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    You have this neverending store of fun images, which are also very beautiful. We all leave here smiling, I'm sure.

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  8. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Great series again Dina!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  9. jooJune 14, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Wow, 'water ballet'! Superb post:)

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  10. SondraJune 14, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    That was SO MUCH FUN--great photos.

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  11. mickJune 14, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    A great series of photos.

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  12. theconstantwalkerJune 14, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    WOW...a great set of images of your beautiful birds.
    Many thanks for sharing.

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  13. eileeninmdJune 14, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    What a great series, I have always loved the White Pelicans. Fantastic photos, Dina!

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  14. Martha ZJune 14, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    These are great, especially when combined with your narrative.

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  15. SpringmanJune 14, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Very quirky behaviour Dina, Like retirees at the Golden Corral buffet!

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  16. DinaJune 15, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Thanks everyone, these guys were fun to watch.

    Springman, I can tell you've spent some time in central Florida!

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