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Encountered a pair of baby pelicans this morning :)
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Jan 17, 2014 15:34:11   #
pedalmasher Loc: Seminole, FL
 
I had a delightful morning having encountered two, delightful baby pelicans. When I first found them, they were shivering and cuddling up to one another and mom was nowhere in sight. Later, when I returned, mom was there and the pelicans were up and around. They were incredibly attached to one another always cuddled up whether they were standing or squatting on the ground. It was interesting to note that they play like they are young puppies, biting each other, etc.

The first shot shows them hugging each other with wings spread.
In the second, they are nuzzling each other. In the third, in which the young one is unfortunately out of focus, one goes up to mom for a discussion. In the 5th shot, it was neck biting time! The next one, I believe one of the youngsters is telling mom that he thinks it's time for a little sushi. And finally, to add to the overall treat, I found a mother on a nest with babies under her. Unfortunately, I never got a shot of the babies that she was sitting on.

All in all, as much as I encounter pelicans, this was my first encounter with babies - these were approximately 4-5 weeks old. I also photographed a couple that were about 2 months old, but they were in a large group with adult pelicans.

Do you think I had a fun morning. Right!! :)


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Jan 17, 2014 15:36:15   #
MissStephie Loc: West Virginia
 
they are just precious - I just love the 2nd shot but all are great! :)

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Jan 17, 2014 15:36:30   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Excellent set Pedalmasher.Love number 2.

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Jan 17, 2014 15:37:45   #
pedalmasher Loc: Seminole, FL
 
Thanks Stephie and Jim, I added a total of 6 so you might not have seen them all.

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Jan 17, 2014 15:38:24   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
Looks like you had the best kind of morning! Glad you shared scenes from it. :)

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Jan 17, 2014 15:42:02   #
SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia
 
Great shots Mate...as they say, a face only a mother could love...funny how all baby birds are so ugly but grow into things of beauty...
Ron. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Jan 17, 2014 15:42:56   #
Morrisdh Loc: Pisgah Alabama
 
pedalmasher wrote:
I had a delightful morning having encountered two, delightful baby pelicans. When I first found them, they were shivering and cuddling up to one another and mom was nowhere in sight. Later, when I returned, mom was there and the pelicans were up and around. They were incredibly attached to one another always cuddled up whether they were standing or squatting on the ground. It was interesting to note that they play like they are young puppies, biting each other, etc.

The first shot shows them hugging each other with wings spread.
In the second, they are nuzzling each other. In the third, in which the young one is unfortunately out of focus, one goes up to mom for a discussion. In the 5th shot, it was neck biting time! The next one, I believe one of the youngsters is telling mom that he thinks it's time for a little sushi. And finally, to add to the overall treat, I found a mother on a nest with babies under her. Unfortunately, I never got a shot of the babies that she was sitting on.

All in all, as much as I encounter pelicans, this was my first encounter with babies - these were approximately 4-5 weeks old. I also photographed a couple that were about 2 months old, but they were in a large group with adult pelicans.

Do you think I had a fun morning. Right!! :)
I had a delightful morning having encountered two,... (show quote)




I can see where all the Gals here on the Hog are gonna
just love number two. Great series thanks for sharing. mdh

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Jan 17, 2014 15:50:17   #
Heirloom Tomato Loc: Oregon
 
That is a whole bunch of wonderfulness. Great shots. What lovable babies they are.

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Jan 17, 2014 15:53:17   #
pedalmasher Loc: Seminole, FL
 
Thanks PP, Ron, Morris and HT. You can't beat babies (of course I mean creature babies! :) ).

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Jan 17, 2014 16:03:28   #
CJartist Loc: Ormond Beach
 
pedalmasher wrote:
I had a delightful morning having encountered two, delightful baby pelicans. When I first found them, they were shivering and cuddling up to one another and mom was nowhere in sight. Later, when I returned, mom was there and the pelicans were up and around. They were incredibly attached to one another always cuddled up whether they were standing or squatting on the ground. It was interesting to note that they play like they are young puppies, biting each other, etc.

The first shot shows them hugging each other with wings spread.
In the second, they are nuzzling each other. In the third, in which the young one is unfortunately out of focus, one goes up to mom for a discussion. In the 5th shot, it was neck biting time! The next one, I believe one of the youngsters is telling mom that he thinks it's time for a little sushi. And finally, to add to the overall treat, I found a mother on a nest with babies under her. Unfortunately, I never got a shot of the babies that she was sitting on.

All in all, as much as I encounter pelicans, this was my first encounter with babies - these were approximately 4-5 weeks old. I also photographed a couple that were about 2 months old, but they were in a large group with adult pelicans.

Do you think I had a fun morning. Right!! :)
I had a delightful morning having encountered two,... (show quote)


Great set and you are so lucky, love no 2, they are so cute.

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Jan 17, 2014 16:03:28   #
CJartist Loc: Ormond Beach
 
pedalmasher wrote:
I had a delightful morning having encountered two, delightful baby pelicans. When I first found them, they were shivering and cuddling up to one another and mom was nowhere in sight. Later, when I returned, mom was there and the pelicans were up and around. They were incredibly attached to one another always cuddled up whether they were standing or squatting on the ground. It was interesting to note that they play like they are young puppies, biting each other, etc.

The first shot shows them hugging each other with wings spread.
In the second, they are nuzzling each other. In the third, in which the young one is unfortunately out of focus, one goes up to mom for a discussion. In the 5th shot, it was neck biting time! The next one, I believe one of the youngsters is telling mom that he thinks it's time for a little sushi. And finally, to add to the overall treat, I found a mother on a nest with babies under her. Unfortunately, I never got a shot of the babies that she was sitting on.

All in all, as much as I encounter pelicans, this was my first encounter with babies - these were approximately 4-5 weeks old. I also photographed a couple that were about 2 months old, but they were in a large group with adult pelicans.

Do you think I had a fun morning. Right!! :)
I had a delightful morning having encountered two,... (show quote)


Great set and you are so lucky, love no 2, they are so cute.

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Jan 17, 2014 16:04:52   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
pedalmasher wrote:
Thanks Stephie and Jim, I added a total of 6 so you might not have seen them all.


Saw them Pedalmasher.. :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Jan 17, 2014 16:08:44   #
huskyrider705 Loc: Phenix City, Alabama
 
Great set, No. 2 especially!!

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Jan 17, 2014 16:10:20   #
joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois
 
pedalmasher wrote:
I had a delightful morning having encountered two, delightful baby pelicans. When I first found them, they were shivering and cuddling up to one another and mom was nowhere in sight. Later, when I returned, mom was there and the pelicans were up and around. They were incredibly attached to one another always cuddled up whether they were standing or squatting on the ground. It was interesting to note that they play like they are young puppies, biting each other, etc.

The first shot shows them hugging each other with wings spread.
In the second, they are nuzzling each other. In the third, in which the young one is unfortunately out of focus, one goes up to mom for a discussion. In the 5th shot, it was neck biting time! The next one, I believe one of the youngsters is telling mom that he thinks it's time for a little sushi. And finally, to add to the overall treat, I found a mother on a nest with babies under her. Unfortunately, I never got a shot of the babies that she was sitting on.

All in all, as much as I encounter pelicans, this was my first encounter with babies - these were approximately 4-5 weeks old. I also photographed a couple that were about 2 months old, but they were in a large group with adult pelicans.

Do you think I had a fun morning. Right!! :)
I had a delightful morning having encountered two,... (show quote)


Those birds are so ugly you have to like them.

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Jan 17, 2014 16:26:25   #
pedalmasher Loc: Seminole, FL
 
Thanks Carole, HR. True Joe, but there is beauty in everything in nature.

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