Photo of the Week: American White Pelicans in Flight

Large white birds with black flight feathers and massive orange bills fly over Lake Erie shoreline against a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.

Walking out to the western shore of Lake Erie, I peered over the rocky and sandy shoreline in search of shorebirds which began migrating through southeast Michigan over the past few weeks.

I thought I heard a sound above me and I was right!

When I looked up, I saw a flock of around 40 American White Pelicans soaring overhead, slowly flapping their broad wings.

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Photo of the Week: A Scoop of Pelicans

group of American White Pelicans clustered together on the marshy island surrounded by lily pads.

With around 80 in number, the group of large yellow-billed snowy-white birds stood out on the the island in the wildlife refuge.

Except during spring and fall migrations, American White Pelicans are not typically seen at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge near Bono, Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie.

It was a treat to see so many in one place! Continue reading Photo of the Week: A Scoop of Pelicans