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SundownIsland > This photo of a nesting Brown Pelican is incredible. This bird looks like it has learned the issue of flooding or other hazards based on the nest's height. Photo Credit: March 2009, Peggy Wilkinson.
SundownIsland > This photo and the one following of the Brown Pelican with a red pouch are of a subspecies typically found on the U. S. West coast. Photo Credit: March 2009, Peggy Wilkinson.
SundownIsland > Another photo of a Brown Pelican with a red pouch. These began appearing on Sundown Island four or five years ago. Photo Credit: March 2009, Peggy Wilkinson.
SundownIsland > Two adult Brown Pelicans watching the photographer.Photo Credit: March 2009, Peggy Wilkinson.
SundownIsland > This photo was taken just after breeding season began. You can see from this photo how many nesting Brown Pelicans have gathered. This is a favorite spot for the pelicans, on the south east side of the island. Photo Credit: March 2009, Peggy Wilkinson.
SundownIsland > To the right of where I was sitting (the Egrets were on my left) there were three Brown Pelican chicks on my right. This is one of the parents. I never could tell if there were two nests or one. I suspect—two. Photo Credit: May 2009, Marcy Spears.
SundownIsland > When one of the parents returned to the nest, the first thing the chicks did was jockey for shade under the parent. Photo Credit: May 2009, Marcy Spears.
SundownIsland > The younger, smaller Brown Pelican chick nestles up against the older chick for some shade. Notice the beak of the third chick behind the larger one. It was very hot in the middle of the island where their next was located. Photo Credit: May 2009, Marcy Spears.
SundownIsland > This is a typical scene in the fall on Sundown Island. Most of the breeding adults have gone on someplace else. Generally juveniles and young adult Brown Pelicans are left to claim the island. I even spotted two White Pelicans among the group. More will be arriving later. Many of the White Pelicans winter on the island and in the area.
This photo of a nesting Brown Pelican is incredible. This bird looks like it has learned the issue of flooding or other hazards based on the nest's height. Photo Credit: March 2009, Peggy Wilkinson.
SundownIsland > This photo of a nesting Brown Pelican is incredible. This bird looks like it has learned the issue of flooding or other hazards based on the nest's height. Photo Credit: March 2009, Peggy Wilkinson.
This photo of a nesting Brown Pelican is incredible. This bird looks like it has learned the issue of flooding or other hazards based on the nest's height. Photo Credit: March 2009, Peggy Wilkinson.
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