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Birds of the sea in flight
Thought I'd share some pictures I took of some birds in flight over the ocean near La Jolla, California this weekend. I was struck by their grace - even the awkward-looking pelicans seem to find their element in flight.
John
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Beautiful pictures...I always loved birds but don't get to see sea birds very often. Not many of them here in the hills of east Ky. Thanks for sharing
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Beautiful...Thanks for sharing this with us..makes a cold day seem a little warmer.
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Nice pics. I have always been impressed with how graceful the pelicans are as they soar low over the waves close to shore.
I used to do a lot of fishing in San Diego bay and we would always have pelicans floating close by waiting for a free handout.
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Great photos.
A wonderful bird is the pelican,
His bill will hold more than his belly can.
He can take in his beak
Food enough for a week,
But I’m damned if I see how the hell he can.
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The pelican in flight is an incarnation of the word graceful. Thanks for the great photogtaphy!
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Thanks from me, too.TACC1
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Ever read Jonathan Livingston Seagull, by Richard Bach?
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Thanks
Thanks!
Cool pictures of cool birds.
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Quote:
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A wonderful bird is the pelican,
His bill will hold more than his belly can.
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I used to hear this quote as a youngster, and it wasn't til I was an adult I learned there was more to it.
Such a good angle on the pictures, John. You can almost count the feathers on each wing.
Thanks.
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We have strict animal paparazzi laws here mister...you are very lucky you weren't caught!
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Great pics John - I "shot" some a few years ago along the gulf in FL - was amazed at the wingspan (around 8 ft) and length (4 ft or so). They were a treat to watch diving to feed. BIF's are not easy to photograph!
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