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Brown Pelican (breeding plumage)
Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentals carolinensis) Breeding plumage.
Habitat
Coastal Prairie and Marshes Vegetational Area. Canal adjacent to coastal marsh abutting Aransas Bay.
Location
Private boat dock. Rockport, Aransas County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
March 2019
Scientific name
Pelecanus occidentalis
Equipment used
Canon
Gorgeous closeup of this beautiful pelican. I look forward to seeing some here very soon.

Vicki
 
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Absolutely stunning close-up! Another gold medal winner of a shot :clap: :clap:
 
amazing colors and stunning details, Stanley!!! marvelous closeup of this beautiful pelican, their breeding plumage is really remarkable, top notch, many tfs!!!
 
Supporter
Excellent detailed capture of this beautiful Brown Pelican in breeding plumage Stanley, nice work buddy. Tfs.
 
An incredible close up with amazing detail, Stanley.
 
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Gosh!!! He's stunning Stanley.

Was wondering why Lesley's picture in The Opus doesn't show all this colour, when it was taken in May.... or would they have stopped breeding?

I'm going to try and fit your picture into the article too. Many thanks my friend.
 

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