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White Pelicans
(1 of 15) (55256 views)

(2007) Delta waters near Oakley, California
Photo Posted Tuesday, October 9, 2007
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Taking photos from a boat was a new experience. I was able to get much closer to this flock of Pelicans before they took flight.

These appear to be Australian Pelicans external link because of the pink bills. Or do American White Pelicans have pink bills in the winter? Further research needed.

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American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos)
(2 of 15) (53983 views)

(2007) Delta waters near Oakley, California
Photo Posted Wednesday, October 10, 2007
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Yesterday I thought these birds might be Australian Pelicans internal link but with further research I found they are American White Pelicans external link in non-breeding plumage.

I'm glad that's settled.

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American White Pelican
(3 of 15) (56010 views)

(2008) Lake Merritt, Oakland, California
Photo Posted Wednesday, February 20, 2008
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There was this one lone white pelican at the nature centerexternal link that day. It was probably an injured bird being nursed back to health, or it just knew a good hand-out when it saw one.
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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
(4 of 15) (34936 views)

Quepos, Costa Rica
(Photo posted Sunday, 8 February 2009)
(Photo taken 09:35:20 Wednesday 17 September, 2008)
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As the boat approached the little cove where we going to snorkle, a brown pelican external link in juvenile plumage greeted us with wary boredom.
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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
(5 of 15) (61692 views)

Bodega Bay, California
(Photo posted Wednesday 20 January, 2010)
(Photo taken 11:23:01 Sunday 9 November, 2008)
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Prehistoric looking pelicans sun and preen in the winter sun. external link

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
(6 of 15) (62094 views)

Santa Cruz, California
(Photo posted Sunday 21 March, 2010)
(Photo taken 16:54:42 Wednesday 10 March, 2010)
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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. external link

If there was ever a compelling visual argument for birds being the modern descendants of dinosaurs, its 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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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis )
(7 of 15) (62064 views)

Santa Cruz, California
(Photo posted Sunday 21 March, 2010)
(Photo taken 16:54:42 Wednesday 10 March, 2010)
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This is a close-up of the same Pelican I posted yesterday, internal link

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
(8 of 15) (61832 views)

Santa Cruz, California
(Photo posted Saturday 27 March, 2010)
(Photo taken 16:55:17 Wednesday 10 March, 2010)
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Here is a view of a pelican you don't usually see. A head on view of its enormous bill. external link

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus)
(9 of 15) (61467 views)

Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California
(Photo posted Saturday 22 May, 2010)
(Photo taken 09:54:28 Friday 12 March, 2010)
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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. external link

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus)
(10 of 15) (61417 views)

Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California
(Photo posted Saturday 22 May, 2010)
(Photo taken 09:49:27 Friday 12 March, 2010)
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A large group of pelicans were perched on the fish processing equipment.

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus)
(11 of 15) (61326 views)

Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California
(Photo posted Wednesday 2 June, 2010)
(Photo taken 011:25:24 Friday 12 March, 2010)
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Pelican posed aboard an old fishing boat.

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis )
(12 of 15) (61513 views)

Santa Cruz, California
(Photo posted Thursday 10 June, 2010)
(Photo taken 16:54:42 Wednesday 10 March, 2010)
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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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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis )
(13 of 15) (61290 views)

Natural Bridges Park, Santa Cruz, California
(Photo posted Saturday 12 June, 2010)
(Photo taken 11:13:40 Wednesday 11 March, 2010)
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It surprises me that a big bird like a Pelican can fly so effortlessly.

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
(14 of 15) (61342 views)

Anacapa Island, California
(Photo posted Tuesday 9 November, 2010)
(Photo taken 10:32:36 Friday 8 October, 2010)
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A flock of pelicans flying in typical formation with Anacapa island in the background.

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
(15 of 15) (61524 views)

Anacapa Island, California
(Photo posted Saturday 13 November, 2010)
(Photo taken 11:12:27 Friday 8 October, 2010)
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The pelican glides effortlessly over the surface of the sea.

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