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Pouch clean
mjmw

Pouch clean (Pelecanus occidentalis)

Before a head throw, they sometimes do this...following on from the comments on my last upload.
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Habitat
Cliff
Location
San Diego, CA
Date taken
Feb 2007
Scientific name
Pelecanus occidentalis
Equipment used
Canon 1D2N, 500/4 IS
AlanR
Interesting shot. It doesn't look the kind of contortion I would attempt!
Alan
 
gmax
Good timing in this well composed shot ... it must be fun watching these large birds preening ...well done Mark!
 
KC Foggin
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Boy, that eye is double daring you to take another shot Adrian. A great capture!
 
digishooter
Oh, yeah. I've seen them do this. This is a cool shot. This bird is trying to get to breeding plumage. Do you know why they do this behavior? Good shot. :t: :t: :t: :t:
 

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North America
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