Water definitely does attract living creatures, especially birds. And some of the most plentiful birds at the dike were Brown Pelicans.
"Look at me, I'm a pelican! I'm a pelican -- AaaAAUUUUuukkKKKK!"
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Friday, June 22, 2018
Texas City Dike, June 2018: Pelicans
Following a fun first peek at the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge, I headed for another spot I'd heard about but not actually visited yet -- the Texas City Dike.
Water definitely does attract living creatures, especially birds. And some of the most plentiful birds at the dike were Brown Pelicans.
I found the birds to be slightly wary, but not overly so. Especially in spots where fishermen might yield an easy meal. I was kept under watchful eye as I shot, but the birds definitely weren't nervous about my presence.
"Hey, Ralph ... what's with the new guy?"
"Look at me, I'm a pelican! I'm a pelican -- AaaAAUUUUuukkKKKK!"
I didn't realize pelicans flew in the same lopsided formations as geese. Still reminds me of my grandfather's favorite riddle.
I drove up and down the four-mile dike for several hours. Returning to the same spot as my first pelican portrait produced more detailed results with the sun lower in the sky.
The background of this one is a little more cluttered than I'd like, but it does provide some valuable context.
I love that I was able to stand almost directly underneath one bird who was resting on a lamppost to get this snooty-looking expression of disdain.
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Water definitely does attract living creatures, especially birds. And some of the most plentiful birds at the dike were Brown Pelicans.
"Look at me, I'm a pelican! I'm a pelican -- AaaAAUUUUuukkKKKK!"
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