This is an unusual site for North Carolina. I came across this bunch of American White Pelican in the back waters of Lake Tillery this morning while kayaking. I guess they were taking a break while migrating. It is uncommon for them in this area. I could not count them but I would estimate close to one hundred. The only other time I have seen them was several years ago and the males had a growth on their bills I assume was to impress the females. Done nothing to impress me though. These all looked like females.
American White Pelican
Country United States
State North Carolina
Location Lake Tillery, NC
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity Bathing, Feeding in the Wild, In or By Water, Preening
Rare (For the Location)? Yes
- Created Timestamp05/27/2021 08:42:28
- CameraNIKON D7200
- Aperture5.6
- Focal Length150
- Iso400
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Great fish-eye view of the pelicans. Interesting that they were all female – the males must have already come through.