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This American white pelican is a rare visitor at Rondeau and seems to be asking the Map turtles for directions.

There also was a tri-coloured heron with the pelican and it is definitely far outside its normal range.

I figure people my age will get the song reference.

Rondeau Bay, Erieau Rail Trail, Ontario, Canada, June 7, 2022.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Contrary to cartoon portrayals and common misconceptions, pelicans never carry food in their bill pouches. They use them to scoop up food but swallow their catch before flying off.
source - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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