From my archives, an old post from March 2013.
We were at the Dockside Restaurant on the Lynnhaven Inlet in Virginia Beach (Virginia) and at the back where there were tables overlooking the water, there was a marina that attracted many water birds. Besides the usual Gulls, which I always love, there were also Pelicans and Red-breasted Mergansers. (These Mergansers were a first for me. I have seen Hooded Mergansers before.) We had a great view of all the birds, and we were delighted with the show that they put on, especially the Pelican’s take off.
It would have been nice to get some sunshine for these photos, but it was a very grey day. Still, I was happy with what I could get.
Here he goes!
Lift-Off...
and away he goes!
Thanks for dropping in today and
I hope the rest of your week is a great one.
What amazing pelican photos! I am glad there is no sun. It might have ruined the perfection of your shots. Very impressive. I have never seen a real pelican.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ginny :) You have a good point there. I hope you get to see a real one, they are a wonderful sight.
DeleteBeautiful bird, they are so big yet so graceful. I sat under one and I didn't know once. Nothing happened..lol
ReplyDeleteVery true Margaret and you have some beautiful ones over your way don't you? I've seen an Australian pelican but only in pictures. Glad you did not know about your own pelican, that could have been quite a shocking surprise otherwise, lol!
DeleteHave you also seen Common Merganser, Denise? If not, you need to add that to your list. I will be leading a group of birders along the north shore of Lake Ontario on Saturday, and we should see all three species.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen a Common Merganser David and I will definitely add it to my list. I look forward to seeing your photos from your trip to the north shore :)
DeleteWhat an awesome series. There is nothing quite like watching a bird take flight.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ann :) very true!
DeleteHello Denise,
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice view from the restaurant! I would enjoy watching the pelicans and the mergansers. Great photos. Take care, enjoy your day!
Thank you Eileen, it was lovely just to have them there when we were enjoying a meal. You take care and enjoy your day also :)
DeleteThey are beautiful, Denise.
ReplyDeleteThank you Angie, so glad you think so! :)
DeleteGreat sequence of the pelican taking flight!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jim, I was in luck that day :)
DeleteWow, wow. And goes he does. Excellent work.
ReplyDeletePS: When I'm on the laptop (forgive me if I mentioned this already), if I'm on the laptop commenting, I have to have third party cookies on to comment as me. Not sure if that helps.
Wishing you a wonderful day!
Thanks very much Ivy :) I appreciate that. That's for the advice! I'll try that. You have a wonderful day too :)
DeleteHave a nice day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne, you too :)
DeletePelicans are my favorite birds, I love the because they are award and quite ugly to look at and oh so graceful in the air, we love to watch them riding the updrafts a long tall buildings. Today on our local news, the subject was pelicans. The wild life people were begging people who clean their catch at the docks provided, to put the carcass in the trash can provided and to NEVER give one to the pelicans, we have numerous pelcans dead from swallowing the carcass and the bones get stuck in their throat and they die a terrible death. they can swallow whole fish but not the carcass. the signs warn but people ignore.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info Sandra, I never would have thought of that, not that I fish.
DeleteSuch a wonderful series of this take-off. Love it! Happy Wednesday to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen :) so glad! Happy Wednesday to you also :)
DeleteDenise what a grand photo of the Pelican
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Thanks Cecilia, very glad you think so :)
DeletePelicans always amaze me. They're really handsome birds and your photos are terrific!
ReplyDeleteThey amaze me too Jeanie and thank you, I appreciate your kind words :)
DeleteI've never seen a pelican, other than photos. They are sort of amazing creatures.
ReplyDeleteThey really are amazing Sandra :) I haven't seen one for a few years.
DeletePelicans are soooo beautiful! Thank you for sharing their beauty with the rest of us, Denise. Love, Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteTotally agree Andrea :) So beautiful! You are very welcome and thank you. Love, Denise xoxo
DeleteThese are wonderful Denise :-D
ReplyDeleteMakes me happy you think so Ananka, thank you so much :)
DeleteGreat photos
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine :)
DeleteA lovely flash-back to March 2013... great photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Much appreciated Jan, thank you! :) all the best to you too.
DeleteUy que lindo pelicano. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteGracias, amiga mía. Estoy de acuerdo, es muy guapo. Te mando un beso.
DeleteWonderful photos of the pelican!
ReplyDeleteHappy you think so. Thank you Linda :)
DeleteThey looks so clumsy but they sure get the job done! I'm hoping to find some places to watch for birds this spring. Mapping out destinations now!
ReplyDeleteThey do that! I'd love to go somewhere to enjoy the birds migrating, and just regular bird watching. Let me know what you find Val. Can't wait to see your photos :)
DeleteThese are great.
ReplyDeleteYou got such sharp detail.
Thank you Sandra, I appreciate that :)
DeleteA delightful set of photos showing the pelican taking flight. You had a perfect view to enjoy seeing them.
ReplyDeleteSometimes you just luck out to be in the right place at the right time. Thank you Beverley :)
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