"Stained Glass" Pelicans: CREATIVE Wildlife Photography JUMPSTART

[@almeadows8277]

Some members of the ornithological community believe that the fleshy protuberances on their bills are actually spectacle holders. I don’t know whether to believe that or not. Regardless, they are magnificent birds to observe and photograph. Well done, Sparky.

[@SparkyStensaas]

Ha!! And I thought I was going to get the real reason. Thanks Al!

[@ryanmarshik8971]

I see the drone is still air worthy. Another great episode👍

[@BobMacNeal]

Seeing those pelicans in flight, landing, fishing, preening was a treat. Cool drone shots too. Glad you got the backlit pouches. Good tip on backlighting for photographers. Thanks Sparky.

[@SparkyStensaas]

Thanks Bob! Always fun having a subject within about seven minutes of the house :-)

[@jeroenschoondergang5923]

Cool video again, cheers!

[@Robirda]

Had no idea they preened so much. This was fun to watch.

[@SparkyStensaas]

Thank you, yogapunk! They are serial preeners!

[@andrewlamberson539]

The protuberances on their bill are actually rudders to keep their bills straight under water! 😅

[@andrewlamberson539]

😅

[@SparkyStensaas]

Is that a theory? Sounds like a reasonable idea with the bill that big.

[@andrewlamberson539]

@@SparkyStensaas No…just total BS ! But it sounds reasonable!

[@randallmarsh1187]

If they were on the Brown Pelicans that would make more sense as they dive to catch their fish while the Whites just scoop them up.

[@thomastuorto9929]

I like shooting almost anything backlit but some wildflowers/leafs/etc. & Egrets are some of my favorites. Haven’t had the pleasure of try to photograph pelicans as of yet. Great vid.

[@SparkyStensaas]

Thanks Thomas! That’s great! I think it often makes a far better and more interesting photo by backlighting.

[@ronboe6325]

Had no idea pelicans were that close to Duluth. I just viewed that stretch of water as excellent canoeing. :)

[@SparkyStensaas]

It’s only been in the last 12 or 13 years Ron. Never happened before. I’m not sure what changed but now they are like clockwork!

[@steveking6204]

Where do they go after Duluth?

[@shreecreativearts5132]

Nice video

[@SparkyStensaas]

Thanks Shree!

[@Scottye-yn8zc]

Sparky are you going to order the Canon RF 200-800mm for your R5?

[@SparkyStensaas]

Hi Scott, I didn’t even know about that lens. I’m happy with the 100 to 500 and so will stick with that. Kind of a one camera one lens guy.… Plus the iPhone for wide angle :-)