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White Pelican Parade
Feb 25, 2020 11:21:31   #
jamacq Loc: Virginia
 
Mrazek Pond in Everglades National Park is the current location to see many of the park's birds roosting and feeding. An unusual sight was white pelicans swimming out together in a circle that I can only describe as what looked like a parade. They gracefully moved out from the shore and then back within a couple of minutes before soon taking to the air. While shooting, a park official stopped and stated this was a rare event.

You can see in the photos a collection of egrets in the background (great and snowy) and a couple of Anhingas in the first photo.

Nikon D850, Nikkor 200-500 f/5.6 @5.6.

Jeff


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Feb 25, 2020 11:38:49   #
Zooman 1
 
I have seen something like this at a reservoir in central Nebraska. A neat thing to see and photograph. Thanks for sharing.

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Feb 25, 2020 12:09:55   #
Bob Mevis Loc: Plymouth, Indiana
 
That is a parade. Thanks for sharing.

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Feb 25, 2020 12:11:30   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
White pelicans often will group like this. Nice set.

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Feb 25, 2020 13:23:07   #
Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia
 
Excellent panos, Jeff!

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Feb 25, 2020 13:39:15   #
RichinSeattle
 
There must be some good fishin' in that pond. Very nice pix.

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Feb 26, 2020 10:05:20   #
rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA
 
jamacq wrote:
Mrazek Pond in Everglades National Park is the current location to see many of the park's birds roosting and feeding. An unusual sight was white pelicans swimming out together in a circle that I can only describe as what looked like a parade. They gracefully moved out from the shore and then back within a couple of minutes before soon taking to the air. While shooting, a park official stopped and stated this was a rare event.

You can see in the photos a collection of egrets in the background (great and snowy) and a couple of Anhingas in the first photo.

Nikon D850, Nikkor 200-500 f/5.6 @5.6.

Jeff
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Great shots, Jeff!

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Feb 26, 2020 11:40:51   #
Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL
 
Looks like a huge family gathering and celebration.

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Feb 26, 2020 18:08:56   #
birdman12 Loc: Pinopolis, SC
 
They work together to trap the fish.

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