On the weekend a mate and I drove down the Peninsula and visited the Coolart Wetlands and then onto Hasting Pier for lunch and a spot of birdwatching across the mudflat (as you do)…the tide was rising so many of the birds were pushed to the far bank and not easily seen. At the carpark there is a boat ramp and the fishermen clean the fish and feed the Pelicans. The Pelicans are so focussed on a free feed that they ignore everything else. They are quite a large bird and can be a challenge to photograph – but are very interesting with all the feathers, long bill, large eyes and throat pouch. I like Pelicans: big, confident and goofy on land but majestic in the air.
Pelican, Hasting Harbour
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Pelicans waiting for the next fish scrap to be tossed
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Pelican, Hasting Harbour
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Wow, pictures are really great! You showed us pelicans in their full beauty! Charming!
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Thanks Ann, you should them in flight, that is when you really see their beauty. I have some in earlier posts if you do a search…
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Wonderful photos! The one where they are patiently lining up for their lunch is very cute!
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Thank you for the comments
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