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#Pelican

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@Swede1952 @swede1952.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Brown Pelican Glide This brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) had just completed a plunge dive when I snapped this image. ... 1/3 #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #pelicans #brownpelican

"A brown pelican sweeps across the frame from right to left, its wings stretched wide and steady as it glides just above the rippling ocean surface. The bird’s long body is angled slightly downward, giving the impression of effortless, low‑flying precision. Its feathers — a mix of soft browns, charcoal grays, and pale highlights — catch the light in layered patterns that show every contour of its wings.

The pelican’s beak, long and unmistakably heavy, points forward like a compass needle guiding its flight. Beneath it, the water shifts in gentle waves, each ripple reflecting muted blues and silvers. Rising from the sea is a tall timber pile, weathered and dark, standing like a lone sentinel. The pelican passes it with calm authority, wings barely moving, as if the ocean air itself is carrying it along.

The whole scene feels quiet and purposeful — a single bird navigating its world with grace, strength, and an easy confidence earned from a lifetime spent skimming the water’s surface." - Microsoft Copilot

@Swede1952 @swede1952.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Good morning. 😴⏰️☕️ 26 July 2026 I kicked back in my recliner and closed my eyes while waiting for Charlie’s mealtime this morning. ... 1/5 #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #landscape #morning #pelican #dogs

"A pelican sweeps across a broad stretch of low, forested grassland, its wings stretched wide in a steady, powerful glide. The bird’s body is pale and heavy‑looking, with darker flight feathers fanning out along the edges of its wings. Its long bill points forward, giving the sense of a creature built for long, effortless travel.

Most of the scene beneath the pelican is a quiet expanse of grassy terrain dotted with trees. Some trees stand bare, their branches thin and pale, while others hold onto patches of foliage, creating a mottled pattern of browns and muted greens. The land feels open and slightly wild, like a place where wind moves freely and the seasons leave visible marks.

Only a thin sliver of water appears at the bottom edge of the frame — just enough to catch a faint reflection, but not enough to dominate the scene. Above the treeline, the sky is soft and hazy, with low clouds drifting like a thin veil. The light is gentle and diffused, giving the entire landscape a calm, subdued feeling.

The pelican, suspended in mid‑flight, becomes the single bright motion in an otherwise still world — a quiet moment of grace crossing a muted, earthy backdrop." - Microsoft Copilot

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