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American White Pelican in Flight
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American White Pelican in Flight (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos)

Have to wonder if their bill blades serve some aerodynamic purpose. Perhaps flight rudders?
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Habitat
Marsh pond
Location
Glacial Park
Date taken
March 26, 2019
Scientific name
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Equipment used
Panasonic G9, Panasonic-Leica 100-400
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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LOL!! I love your imagination Quisque!

A super picture you've taken of this guy in his breeding finder - very well done lad.
 
Stanley Jones
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Absolutely stunning aerial of this gorgeous Great White in breeding plumage. Spectacular work Quisque!
 

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