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The pelican glides effortlessly over the surface of the sea.
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It was beautiful day in Santa Cruz and I had been photographing the sea lions when this pelican landed a few feet away on the pier railing.
If there was ever a compelling visual argument for birds being the modern descendants of dinosaurs, it's the pelican. I could easily imagine them flying just out of reach above the snapping jaws of some aquatic sea monster.
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The Spectacled Bear is the only bear that comes from South America. I hope this unique and beautiful endangered bear survives.
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These two pelicans were one pair of dozens loitering around the marina, all waiting for a fishy opportunity. The one on the left was an immature bird which had not grown into its adult plumage.
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It surprises me that a big bird like a Pelican can fly so effortlessly.
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The fisherman hadn't noticed that a pelican had just landed next to him on the pier.
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This is a close-up of the same Pelican I posted yesterday,
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Pelican posed aboard an old fishing boat.
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The King of the Jungle appeared regal that day.
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Prehistoric looking pelicans sun and preen in the winter sun.
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A female avocet sits on her eggs. When the tide comes in this nest will barely be above the water.
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The King contemplated freedom.
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Here is a view of a pelican you don't usually see. A head on view of its enormous bill.
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A large group of pelicans were perched on the fish processing equipment.
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A very large tortoise with an imposing look.
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More of the endless variation of facial expressions you can always find in sea lions.
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The lion demonstrated camouflage.
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Here is another otter grooming or maybe he is thinking "oh, not another boatload of paparazzi!"
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A great egret at the edge of the bay looking for food. It is a very graceful bird whether walking or flying.
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An adult night heron in full breeding plumage showing off its pink legs which are yellow the rest of the year.
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Here is an older otter, recognized by the light colored fur on its face. It is grooming itself after eating. Otters must have one of the cutest faces in the animal kingdom
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For an unforgettable wildlife experience, I highly recommend the Elkhorn Slough Safari in Moss Landing. We saw over one hundred sea otters, almost eighty harbor seals and dozens of sea lions very up close and personal.
This photo shows a raft of about eighty sea otters. Raft is the official label for a bunch of otters hanging out together, looking like a raft.
In addition to sea mammals, I also photographed sixteen species of birds. The trip was two hours of wildlife bliss. There were a few . . . |
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Catching the afternoon sun, the master of the grasses rests in its domain.
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A loud, large, parrot looking quite handsome.
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A capybara peeking coyly from behind its giant palm frond.
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