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Stretching his bill pouch or gargling or taking a big gulp?
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Stretching his bill pouch or gargling or taking a big gulp? (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos)

Not sure what this fellow was doing with his distended bill pouch. The "blades" on the bills of the other breeding males are quite apparent. This is an unusual bird to see in this area (NE corner of Illinois) except during migration. The lighting was poor with light rain.
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Habitat
Marsh pond
Location
Glacial Park
Date taken
March 24, 2019
Scientific name
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Equipment used
Panasonic G9, Panasonic-Leica 100-400
delia todd
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LOL let me know when you've worked it out Quisque!!

A great picture this lad - many thanks for the smile.
 
Kits
You did well under difficult conditions, Quisque.
 

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