Most of us see Pelicans sometimes inflight, sometimes fishing, sometimes just paddling about. We also find them out of the water, and their huge bellies, beaks and ungainly legs makes them look amusing to say the least.
Have to be careful in this day of Political Correctness, that I don’t infer that a large slow stepping creature is any less a wonderful and important member of the bird society and any avoid any reference to them as less than fulfilling their chosen goals and aspirations and dreams.
However all that aside, tis when they take to the air, that their great beauty and artistry in the air is instantly apparent.
EE and I had a lovely sunny afternoon with nothing special planned so took the opportunity to head down to Werribee South, and stop at Wyndham Harbour for a coffee and ponder the fish’n’chip shop next door, and wouldn’t it be a good idea to grab some and take down to the foreshore and watch the birds. But diets, being what they are, we simply passed by the shop without stopping, much, except to sniff the air and enjoy the aroma and ohh, and ahh at the plates of rich looking fare on the tables outside. Oh Well!
There was not much happening at the Werribee River entrance either. Lots of fishing boats a’comin’n’goin’ Ho, yah ho, ho, ho.
Which meant the pelicans were ready to help the fishermen dispose of any scraps of fish that were being cleaned.
So we sat on the grass, me on a seat, and she on Dolly, and enjoyed the birds as they preened, argued and flew by. Such masters of the air. Able to propel that huge body and large wings with such skill.
Enjoy. We did.
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A simply gorgeous collection on a perfect blue sky day. I think these, more than most birds, look like the last surviving dinosaurs!
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it was a super way to spend a sunny afternoon. No stress, we just sat and let it all happen. Each time the angle of the wings, the flight feathers and the concentration bought us a new experience.
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A fine series of images, David. Pelicans are magnificent in the air. And they do like helping the fisherpeople at Werribee South. Hope you didn’t get ‘bombed’ by any as they flew over, happened to me once down there – I will never forget the smell!! Well done resisting the temptation of the fish n chip shop!
DN
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No self-respecting pelican or gull would dare to bomb EE and Dolly. 🙂
Might save up my ‘junk’ allowance and take another trip in good weather.
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They somehow manage to be funny and regal at the same time when waddling around on land, but so graceful in the air. A lovely series of shots.
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Thanks Eleanor, the regal look is indeed a great part of their attraction I think. Especially when they think a handout is available.
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Great shots, Dave. So graceful in the air, not so much on the ground.
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HI Rodger, they aren’t the most ungainly of birds on land, Freckled Ducks would have to be very high on that list.
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A great stress free afternoon David, with some great Pelican captures, such beautiful detail and light.
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hi AB, pretty stressless way to spend a sunny afternoon. Mosly we just see “oh, pelicans”, and move on. Its nice to be able to enjoy their company
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