Monday, 13 May 2013

Australian Pelican

  Australian Pelican 
(Pelecanus conspicillatus)
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Coming in for a landing.

I Know what you are thinking, I have a big mouth.
I know there is food here somewhere

Maybe not
Might be worth another look.

 I'm sure I saw something.

 I think I've got it. 


 Down the hatch.


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21 comments:

mick said...

A great series of action photos!

Unknown said...

Really great series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Karen said...

I love pelicans! A terrific series of shots, love the one with his big mouth open!

eileeninmd said...

Great series on the Pelican. I love the mouth wide open shot!

Arija said...

A fun series and the back-lit beak is a blast!

Unknown said...

Fantastic photos.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

What fun -- you were patient to watch the whole episode as this lovely guy found and disposed of breakfast! My mother, who was really rather proper, loved to recite the old rhyme about the pelican (with the sort of swear-word at the end) making my little brother and me roar with laughter at her. The open beak pictures reminded me of that!

Unknown said...

Nice series of photos.

TexWisGirl said...

oh, that is cute! :)

Carletta said...

A wonderful series!
The 'big mouth' shot is terrific!

Rajesh said...

Great shots of the bird in action.

betty-NZ said...

What a great series! Your photos made me smile.

i stora drag said...

Nice series of a bird I never seen IRL.
Have a great weekend! Greetings Pia

Richard Pegler said...

Wonderful series of images, Neil! I particularly like the ones which show just how big and flexible that lower bill is.

Phil Slade said...

That's an efficient way to get a meal Neil.Like your pictures.

Rohrerbot said...

These birds are always a showstopper! Nice pics!

Dianne said...

Yes they are funny to watch ... a great post.

NatureFootstep said...

o dear, what a great serie of shots! Love to see it all, the big mouth and the movements. .)

Stewart M said...

They are comical looking birds - but I almost always photograph them!

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

Hootin Anni said...

now that IS a BIG mouth!! What incredible images.

Gail Dixon said...

Very nice set! Fun to see them foraging for food. :)