While they are graceful in flight,
landing is something else.
They seem to use their head as a break, plunging it into the water as they land.
Here they are at the mouth of the Russian River, splashing and grooming. They seemed to be washing off the salt in the fresher river water. The gulls splash and groomed as well.Did you notice the seal in the second photo?
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It's always fun to watch pelicans. Great shots!
I have never seen pelicans; you're lucky.
Love that second one. I would love to dive into some water. You make it look enticing.
That seems quite exotic tome as the only time we would see pelicans is in the zoo! Great pictures.
Ooh, I could hear them singing with joy! Their landing is perfect!
You had me laughing at them, martha! :)
That is a hoot! Thanks for sharing. Our ducks and geese in My Muskoka are a little more graceful, but they often have to land on ice in April. A whole different story.
I've driven by and thru Russian River many times over the years and never really stopped.
Nice to see the brown pelicans.
That pelican landing could be a cartoon. You caught the "action" just at the right moment.
Wonderful photos of the pelican landing! They have enormous wings.
I would have missed the seal if you hadn't mentioned him. :)
These are truly great action shots!
My post is here: Carletta’s Captures.
very graceful...i enjoy your photos. have a nice day!
I love pelicans!
My Watery Wednesday
At home in the air as in the water.
Wonderful birds, a lovely and alive sight.
Seems to me that is a learner pilot. A fully fledged pilot lands with flaps down and head up.
It's amazing they don't split their heads open! Great Watery Post!
I like how you have caught that pelican landing ...great series!
Very cool shots :-)
Fun shots. I'm sure I'd LOVE watching pelicans and their antics.
Great action shots. What a crash landing into the river water! Thanks for visiting my WW post!
Very interesting birds. Great photos.
Charlotte
Awesome pictures! I haven't seen pelicans before and its really interesting to see the landing pictures too.
Pelicans are so cool! Those are great!
Great shots.
Beautiful photos - the head-break made me laugh a lot :)
The pelican are so fun to watch. Great shots.
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