American White Pelicans

Today in the rain we went to a slough near us where the American White Pelicans have been coming at this time of year since 2003 as they migrate north. These are huge birds with a wing span of 9 feet or more. They can weigh 60 pounds. They do not dive to fee like their dark feathered cousins to the south, but they swim and catch fish. We felt very privileged to get to see them passing through.