Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Brown Pelicans - Part 1

Earlier this spring, I made several posts about American White Pelicans. 

Now for some Brown Pelicans!

Brown Pelican

I photographed the White Pelicans at a lake in St Petersburg, Florida. From there, it was short walk to the shore of Tampa Bay where the Brown Pelicans put on a show each evening. 

Brown Pelican over Tampa Bay

Whereas the White Pelicans hunt in coordinated groups and scoop fish out of the water with their giant bills, Brown Pelicans employ a completely different hunting strategy: Diving.

Brown Pelican diving.

Brown Pelican diving.

Brown Pelican diving into the water.

Brown Pelican imitating a spear.

Brown Pelicans

Brown Pelicans

Brown Pelicans

Brown Pelicans

Watching them really soothed my soul and raised my spirits.

Brown Pelican

Immature Brown Pelican

This one carries some nesting material.

Brown Pelican carrying nesting material.

Brown Pelican

Brown Pelicans and Laughing Gulls

Brown Pelicans and Cormorants

Brown Pelican diving as two more look on.

Brown Pelican diving into Tampa Bay.

Brown Pelicans escorted by a Laughing Gull.

Brown Pelican flying home.

I couldn't get enough of these guys and took a zillion photos, so there will be more to come. They're such amazing birds and fascinating to watch.
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