We All Get Old And Die: And so do our birds. Just a few pics to illustrate that thought. These are of the common (down south that is) Brown Pelican. The first is of the brash juvenile...

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And so do our birds. Just a few pics to illustrate that thought. These are of the common (down south that is) Brown Pelican. The first is of the brash juvenile, dressed in his comfy brown outfit ready to hit the road. The second is of an adult in its breeding finery of splashy colours out looking for a suitable mate. The third is of the old, wise senior with his white mantle illustrating his age. One is just starting life, the second has thoughts of making a family (or whatever), while the third is probably just waiting for his chance of the afterlife. Something very similar to us homeo sapiens. We survive as teenagers, find pleasure with family or friends in our midlife, and wait for life in the great beyond when our time comes, whether it be Heaven for Christians, Jannah for Muslims or whatever for those with no beliefs. Regardless, either we go someplace or noplace at our death. That decision is totally up to us alone. Something at my age that I'll be contemplating in the near future

A lot of people would consider the Pelican along with the Vulture to be two of the most ugliest flying creatures alive (discounting the California Condor). But to me there is much beauty to behold in these two. Just watch the Vulture soaring over our lands, never moving his wings for excessive periods of time, just floating along with very little effort (even better than the mighty Bald Eagle). With the Pelican, just watch as a flock of 10 birds or more come slipping silently over the 3 foot waves of the ocean, just a pittance above the water, always in unison, never once touching. These two examples are what makes these birds beautiful in my mind, regardless as to what they look like.

All these pics were taken at Bald Point State Park in Florida, just a stones throw away from Tallahassee. A wonderful place to visit, especially in the spring, where you can spend all day on a white sand beach with little or no other humans in sight. Just you and the birds. I think that all were taken with my 150-600 but some may have been with a 300 prime. Hope you enjoy my story and birds.

LittleRed (Ron)

Juvenile Brown Pelican
Juvenile Brown Pelican...

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Adult Brown Pelican
Adult Brown Pelican...

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Adult Brown Pelican Pair
Adult Brown Pelican Pair...

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Senior Brown Pelican (only one seen)

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Adult Brown Pelican coming in low

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Adult Brown Pelican landing
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Brown Pelican group get-to-gether

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PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

LittleRed wrote:

And so do our birds. Just a few pics to illustrate that thought. These are of the common (down south that is) Brown Pelican. The first is of the brash juvenile, dressed in his comfy brown outfit ready to hit the road. The second is of an adult in its breeding finery of splashy colours out looking for a suitable mate. The third is of the old, wise senior with his white mantle illustrating his age. One is just starting life, the second has thoughts of making a family (or whatever), while the third is probably just waiting for his chance of the afterlife. Something very similar to us homeo sapiens. We survive as teenagers, find pleasure with family or friends in our midlife, and wait for life in the great beyond when our time comes, whether it be Heaven for Christians, Jannah for Muslims or whatever for those with no beliefs. Regardless, either we go someplace or noplace at our death. That decision is totally up to us alone. Something at my age that I'll be contemplating in the near future

A lot of people would consider the Pelican along with the Vulture to be two of the most ugliest flying creatures alive (discounting the California Condor). But to me there is much beauty to behold in these two. Just watch the Vulture soaring over our lands, never moving his wings for excessive periods of time, just floating along with very little effort (even better than the mighty Bald Eagle). With the Pelican, just watch as a flock of 10 birds or more come slipping silently over the 3 foot waves of the ocean, just a pittance above the water, always in unison, never once touching. These two examples are what makes these birds beautiful in my mind, regardless as to what they look like.

All these pics were taken at Bald Point State Park in Florida, just a stones throw away from Tallahassee. A wonderful place to visit, especially in the spring, where you can spend all day on a white sand beach with little or no other humans in sight. Just you and the birds. I think that all were taken with my 150-600 but some may have been with a 300 prime. Hope you enjoy my story and birds.

LittleRed (Ron)

And so do our birds. Just a few pics to illustrate... (show quote)

Ron. Great story and images

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

LittleRed wrote:

And so do our birds. Just a few pics to illustrate that thought. These are of the common (down south that is) Brown Pelican. The first is of the brash juvenile, dressed in his comfy brown outfit ready to hit the road. The second is of an adult in its breeding finery of splashy colours out looking for a suitable mate. The third is of the old, wise senior with his white mantle illustrating his age. One is just starting life, the second has thoughts of making a family (or whatever), while the third is probably just waiting for his chance of the afterlife. Something very similar to us homeo sapiens. We survive as teenagers, find pleasure with family or friends in our midlife, and wait for life in the great beyond when our time comes, whether it be Heaven for Christians, Jannah for Muslims or whatever for those with no beliefs. Regardless, either we go someplace or noplace at our death. That decision is totally up to us alone. Something at my age that I'll be contemplating in the near future

A lot of people would consider the Pelican along with the Vulture to be two of the most ugliest flying creatures alive (discounting the California Condor). But to me there is much beauty to behold in these two. Just watch the Vulture soaring over our lands, never moving his wings for excessive periods of time, just floating along with very little effort (even better than the mighty Bald Eagle). With the Pelican, just watch as a flock of 10 birds or more come slipping silently over the 3 foot waves of the ocean, just a pittance above the water, always in unison, never once touching. These two examples are what makes these birds beautiful in my mind, regardless as to what they look like.

All these pics were taken at Bald Point State Park in Florida, just a stones throw away from Tallahassee. A wonderful place to visit, especially in the spring, where you can spend all day on a white sand beach with little or no other humans in sight. Just you and the birds. I think that all were taken with my 150-600 but some may have been with a 300 prime. Hope you enjoy my story and birds.

LittleRed (Ron)

And so do our birds. Just a few pics to illustrate... (show quote)

Great series!

LittleRed

PixelStan77 wrote:

Ron. Great story and images

Thanks for looking and the thumbs up.

LittleRed (Ron)

LittleRed

photophile wrote:

Great series!

Thanks for looking Karin, tis appreciated.

LittleRed (Ron)

Joe Blow

Whoever thinks a pelican is ugly hasn't paid much attention to the American Wild Turkey.

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

Beautifully sharp shots - I especially like the one of the group.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Very nice series, Ron. Good job.

LittleRed

Joe Blow wrote:

Whoever thinks a pelican is ugly hasn't paid much attention to the American Wild Turkey.

Quite right Joe, never thot of that one. Will have to remember them next time. Thanks for looking.

LittleRed (Ron)

LittleRed

SueScott wrote:

Beautifully sharp shots - I especially like the one of the group.

Thanks for looking SueScott. Nice thing about these big birds, they tend to stay still a lot, makes taking pics easier.

LittleRed (Ron)

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kpmac wrote:

Very nice series, Ron. Good job.

Thanks for looking in, your comment is appreciated.

LittleRed (Ron)

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Excellent set, Ron and a few years ago started to suspect that I was not going to live forever, and hopefully, this makes us slow down a little and enjoy life and all that we cherish just a little bit more! Take care and have fun!

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Beautiful images!

itsnoelb Loc: Edgewater, FL. Originally: FLINT. MI.

Wonderful set.

spudkota Loc: Black Hills S.Dak

Very Enjoyable