RHH's photos with the keyword: pelicans

This White Pelican was photographed near Ellensburg, Washington, along the Yakima River. The "horn" on the beak is an indication that this is the breeding season and that this bird is an adult. Seeing a pelican always reminds of the stupid poem that begins: A wonderful bird is the pelican, His bill will hold more than his belican...

In Explore March 24, 2012, #308. This was taken last spring in the area of Ellensburg, Washington. We were traveling east on Interstate 90 when my wife spotted these three White Pelicans along the highway. We were able to get off at the exit and walk toward the pond, though as we did so they took flight. We did, however, manage to get some pictures before they were gone. I understand that a group of Pelicans is correctly called a "pod."