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Brown Pelican
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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)

Another shot from a recent trip to Bonaire. I am always impressed by the way this apparently awkward, ungainly bird turns into a super predator when it sees something in the water worth going for.
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Habitat
Shoreline
Location
Bonaire
Date taken
Feb 07
Scientific name
Pelecanus occidentalis
Equipment used
Canon 1DII, 600mm
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Great flight shot considering the speed these birds can generate on a dive. Very sharp wing detail.
 

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The Caribbean
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