This is from our Texas trip in 2012.
Somewhere along the gulf coast.


Pelecanus occidentalis

While the Brown Pelican is draining the water from its bill after a dive, gulls often try to steal the fish right out of its pouch—sometimes while perching on the pelican's head.

The oldest Brown Pelican on record was 43 years of age.

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