At the Lake - Pelican Sightings

In the fall of the year, American White Pelicans migrate south through Kentucky Lake and what a thrill it is for a birdwatcher like me.



Maybe it is because of their huge wingspan . . .





or their long yellow bills with expandable throat pouches . . .



or even their orange feet . . .



Who knows the attraction to the American White Pelicans!

On Saturday, October 18, they came into Cypress Bay and very close to our boat docks. We weren't out in the boats looking for them as in the past. We were able to watch them dive for fish right from our dock.




You know I was snapping my camera as quick as I could.


Whatever it is that is so thrilling about the White Pelican migration, we always are on the lookout for them in the fall!



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14 comments:

  1. They are interesting birds!

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  2. Beautiful birds. I love being out on a boat watching the birds.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  3. Beautiful - and so white! What I mostly see here in Florida are brown pelicans.

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  4. ...Judy, you captured the pelicans beautifully. Thanks, I've never seen them. Have a fabulous fall weekend.

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  5. That must be some thrill! Lovely shots.

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  6. Love these stunning birds. I haven't seen many of them up close. Thank you for sharing.
    Sue

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  7. These are interesting birds and you have captured them so well. Thank you for linking up.

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  8. I've been back in Florida for a week and haven't seen a pelican yet. But lots of birds, nonetheless. Happy Halloween!

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  9. Love the splashy wings in the one image! Marvelous!
    Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2024/10/beautiful-to-behold.html

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  10. Lovely pelican photos!

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  11. Fantastic photos. These pelicans are so pretty.

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  12. Lovely series Judy -- isn't it funny to see how they swallow with their beaks up in the air and that full craw.... Really nice pictures.

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  13. Wonderfull birds photos

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  14. Hi, Judy. Wonderful Pelican photos. Our American White Pelicans left here about two months ago. Smart birds. We get huge flocks of them in the spring, and then they leave in September or early October. Thank you so much for your kind comment on my photo. Always glad to have you stop by.

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