Angela photographed these two pelicans on a small estuary at low tide, she laid belly down on the mudflat to become eye level with the water. It was a cloudy day which provided perfect conditions for a 'hi-key' exposure.
Did you know their pouched bill can hold 13 litres of water, but mostly it’s used to catch fish.
They have an extremely light skeleton, weighing less than 10% of their total body weight.
Pelicans are highly mobile, searching out suitable areas of water and adequate food. They can remain aloft for 24 hours, covering hundreds of kilometres, using thermals to soar to heights of up to 3,000 m.
During the breeding season their bill and pouch turn bright salmon pink and chrome yellow, with the base of the bill cobalt blue, but it soon fades.
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Pelican Pair
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