Thursday, January 05, 2012

Skywatch Friday: Looks Easy


From December 30, 2011
I was the pelican stalker in Surf City for a few nights last week. Fisherman would dump their bait overboard before taking their boats out of the water, and the pelicans were making the most of a free and easy meal. They put on quite a performance. Now and again, some cormorants would come in for a landing and bob around the big guys, who could not be bothered with the birds that didn't meet the height requirement on that ride.

33 comments:

Kerri said...

Oh I don't see these beautiful creatures nearly enough! Super in flight capture!!

Lisa at Greenbow said...

If this doesn't look like a flying dinosaur I don't know what does. Great shot. Happy SWF.

ladyfi said...

Wow - what a fantastic shot!

Ruby said...

perfect shot!

Lin Floyd said...

I like that name pelican stalker...lol!

blindpigandtheacorn.com said...

Well Pelican Stalker-you got a great shot : )

Cloudia said...

Delightful ideas you show with your masterful shots! this a a particularly inspiring one, Sandy

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Carver said...

Fantastic shot of the pelican!

Sylvia K said...

Oh, a terrific capture indeed, Sandy! I do love that happy looking pelican! Perfect against those lovely skies! Have a great weekend!

Sylvia

A Lady's Life said...

What a great shot. I love pelicans :)

Carolyn Ford said...

what a GREAT shot! love it!

Mama Zen said...

Great shot!

Viola said...

What a fantastic picture!! We don't have pelicans here. First, before I went to your blog, I thought maybe it was a plane.. :D

Steffi said...

Fantastic shot for SWF!I hope you had a good start into the new year and have a nice weekend!

Robert Geiss said...

Your writing amazes just like your pictures !


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Cildemer said...

Wow! Such a wonderful capture!
Thanks for sharing;o)

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eileeninmd said...

Great capture, Sandy! I just love watching the Pelicans! Happy skywatching and have a great weekend!

Antonette said...

Excellent shot Sandy! Have a wonderful weekend.

~Antonette

Photo Cache said...

now this is a great shot.

chubskulit said...

Beautifully captured!

Skywatch, have a nice weekend!

Indrani said...

Whoa! Great timing and a fantastic capture.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Pelicans are so ungainly and funny looking when perched on something but they are such graceful fliers and gliders.

Liza said...

Beautiful capture! Happy sky watching.

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Arija said...

Gorgeouw, the pelican banking to come in for a landing.

Joan Elizabeth said...

This capture makes the bird look prehistoric, a fun shot.

Myrna R. said...

So cute. You have such a talent for capturing these photos. I lingered on this one for a few moments. It's delightful.

Karen said...

What a delightful capture!

Deb said...

They make it look so easy !! Once again you were in the right place at the right time !

Ash said...

Gorgeous photo...Wow!!

Powell River Books said...

Your wait for good pictures was well worth it. - Margy

dong ho said...

looked like a smooth landing.

wollreflections said...

Truly awesome shot! So cool to capture the flight from the front :)
Amazing shot!
Happy New year :D

kanak7 said...

That'd be my dream shot. It's beautiful!!!