Nikon D300 Salad | American Pelican Yes, the Pelicans are so much fun to watch as they play. They are always the highlight of spring walkabouts. Of course, they are probably not playing, but they just seem like clowns to me. It’s fun watching them between clicks on their perch; a log partially submerged.
The American White Pelican is a large, majestic bird in flight. Their bodies measure up to 5 feet in length, their bills can reach 14 inches, and their wing spans up to 9 feet. In the breeding season, they have a flattened “horn” on the upper bill. They shed the horn after mating. Males and females look exactly alike except the female is a bit smaller. For more American Pelican images, see American Pelicans 2019 | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image turned out to be a simple click after using a monopod while slowly moving close enough for a click. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois Slough |
| Date/Time | 3/21/2011 3:32pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 47°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Used a monopod while slowing moving close enough for a click. |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens |
| Exposure | 400mm (600mm) f/10 1/640s 0ev 800iso |
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