Keith Burton's photos with the keyword: pelican

Dalmation Pelican (+ PiP)

16 Feb 2022 27 34 240
Another image of one of the pelicans at WWT Arundel plus another in the PiP. The pelicans have their flight feathers trimmed annually to prevent them from flying off. This seems cruel but this species of pelican has declined greatly over the past 100 years. The most likely reason is habitat loss due to human activities such as the drainage of wetlands and land development. These ones are part of conservation efforts taking part throughout Europe.

Dalmation Pelican

02 Feb 2022 23 25 167
Taken at WWT Arundel in West Sussex. Best viewed large, on black. Thanks for looking.