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Powerful Pelicans

While by the sea, pelicans often find me and put on a show either with antics or poses.

Despite their size, pelicans are light and buoyant; they float like a schooner! According to Ted Andrews in his Animal Speak book, pelicans teach us that no matter how difficult life becomes, no matter how much you plunge - you can pop to the surface. Comforting energy as I flow through the gear shifts inherent within entering a new life stage.

The gallery pictures show a range of pelican activity. I especially appreciate the power displayed during the feeding frenzy pictures.
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  • Friendly Pelican

    Friendly Pelican

    01-29-16 The elder pelican greeted me with a stellar pose on my first SRQ bay walk.

  • Pelican convention

    Pelican convention

    01-29-16 On my first day in Sarasota I stopped by Hart's Landing and was greeted by a friendly flock of pelicans. Love the sea gull who sneeked into the capture!

  • Pelican grooming

    Pelican grooming

    01-29-16 The dominant pelican grooms as others relax in the late afternoon Sun. ... and there is the solo seagull photobombing yet another capture!

  • A tucked in pelican

    A tucked in pelican

    01-29-16 A pelican curls into himself on the Hart's Landing dock.

  • Pelican posing

    Pelican posing

    01-29-16 Though he appears shy, this fella came forward to ensure he was center stage.

  • Pelican on a pier

    Pelican on a pier

    09-04-14 A mature pelican on an abandonned pier.

  • pelican getting ready to groom

    pelican getting ready to groom

    01-03-14 This lovely brown pelican is starting the grooming process. I was gifted with a series of captures during the grooming.

  • brown pelican grooming on pier

    brown pelican grooming on pier

    01-03-14 It takes a lot of work to keep those beautiful feathers preened & cleaned.

  • pelican grooming complete

    pelican grooming complete

    01-03-14 Aaaah, the tedious task of grooming is complete!

  • Pelican posing

    Pelican posing

    08-31-17 A friendly pelican was anxious to pose for the camera and gave numerous profile angles.

  • 05-21-14 ... and then he turned his head to give a "twisted profile."

    05-21-14 ... and then he turned his head to give a "twisted profile."

  • Pelicans awaiting fish parts

    Pelicans awaiting fish parts

    01-30-16 A highlight of my Sarasota Bridge walk was meeting a fisherman cleaning his day's catch. Loved seeing the pelican flock awaiting the fish skin and entrails.

  • Pelican squadron

    Pelican squadron

    09-05-17 A squadron of pelicans cruises the beach in the mid-morning sunlight.

  • 05-21-14 It was fun to capture the plunges! I love the life within the water spray!

    05-21-14 It was fun to capture the plunges! I love the life within the water spray!

  • 05-21-14 A pelcon makes a dive into Tampa Bay for a late afternoon snack.

    05-21-14 A pelcon makes a dive into Tampa Bay for a late afternoon snack.

  • Pelican on sandbar

    Pelican on sandbar

    09-15-19 A pelican enjoys the morning golden light on a sandbar within the Everglades National Park Ten Thousand Islands.

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    Pelican squadron
    05-21-14 It was fun to capture the plunges! I love the life within the water spray!
    05-21-14 A pelcon makes a dive into Tampa Bay for a late afternoon snack.