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waterwatcher123

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2. We were in Florida recently at Hobe Sound and the Brown Pelicans were diving at high speed into the surf (good show).

Reply to CozyMystery (Reply #1)

Wed May 6, 2026, 12:41 PM

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We got back to our place on the St. Louis River near Lake Superior shortly thereafter and witnessed huge flocks of white pelicans floating along leisurely scooping up walleye fry (another good pelican show).

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American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) Strikes a Pose [View all] Bo Zarts Wednesday OP

What a beautiful photo of a beautiful bird! CozyMystery Wednesday #1

We were in Florida recently at Hobe Sound and the Brown Pelicans were diving at high speed into the surf (good show). waterwatcher123 Wednesday #2

Brown pelicans dive at neck-breaking speed for their food .. Bo Zarts Wednesday #4

The St. Louis River is a Great Lakes Area of Concern (so, it is nice to see the return of white pelicans). waterwatcher123 Wednesday #5

I know how that feels. I still remember the hummingbird that came right up to my face when I was five years old. Walleye Wednesday #3