sony H-7; f/4.5; 1/125 sec
f/4.5; 1/320 sec
f/4.5; 1/250This bird is found in many water tracts of India, the large blue-black spots on the upper beak is a key to identify this species. When not fishing or sleeping they spend time preening themselves. They fish in a group. In the 2nd photograph, there were actually three pelicans; but only two are visible. They form a semicircle, drive the fish towards the shallow waters and then scoop the fish out with their pouch which acts like a net. The bag is actually the pelican's elastic skin which overhangs the entire length of the lower bill.
These birds prefer tall trees for nesting and may lay upto 3 white eggs at a time.
Photographed at Bangalore ( unable to recall the name given to the lake. )
Awaiting your comments.
Excellent pictures!
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Great shots. We do not see many pelicans around here anymore.
ReplyDeleteI just have to say that them kodak moments I've been looking at brings back happy memories!
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Great captures! From these 3 eggs that they lay how many survive?
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