cherylhealy

CHAOTIC FEEDTIME

CHAOTIC FEEDTIME

Pelican feed time. I don't know how they manage to maneuver, with those long beaks, large wings and big webbed feet when they are all so close, but they al...
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Pelican feed time. I don't know how they manage to maneuver, with those long beaks, large wings and big webbed feet when they are all so close, but they all seem to catch at least one piece of fish each. Thrilling to watch.
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camera

PENTAX K-x

settings

settings

Aperture 63/10 ISO 200 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 1800/100

location

location

Noosaville, Queensland, AU

upload_date

upload_date

Sep, 2021

Views

377

Likes

+58

Awards

Peer Award

+23

Top Choice

+4

Absolute Masterpiece

+2

Magnificent Capture

+1

Outstanding Creativity

Superb Composition

Superior Skill

All Star

Emotions

Impressed

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Categories

Ultimate

Great capture Cheryl! I have seen a flock of these white pelicans encircle an area and slowly close the circle until all the fish underneath are in a small area and then the birds dive for the catch! Very amazing behavior! Kurt

Wow...so many!!

Thanks for participating in my September 2021 Collection challenge. All the best with your contribution.

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