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KC Foggin

Fly by (Pelecanus occidentalis)

I'm assuming this is a Brown Pelican. Looks nothing like the White Pelicans I am used to seeing
Location
Myrtle Beach, SC
Date taken
Dec., 2019
Scientific name
Pelecanus occidentalis
Equipment used
Nikon D90, SIGMA 80-400/4.5-5.6 DG OS plus a 1+1/4 extender. Hand held
a beautiful aerial capture of this big one, KC, shows off well against that gorgeous blue sky, top class, many tfs!!!
 
A wonderful flyby, KC! I agree, a brown. I must get to Mrytle Beach to see the whites you speak of.
 
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I dunno KC.... and I also still don't know how they manage to take of either LOL.

You've a great picture of this guy lass - very well done.
 

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