Poised Above the Deep

Poised Above the Deep

Here’s a brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) I spotted at Savannah Beach on Tybee Island. I shared another image a few days ago—my goal was to capture them mid-dive. Judging by the activity, there must’ve been a school of fish just offshore. I was hoping to catch one right before it hit the water, but that moment slipped past me.

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bobhenryphotos@mas.to · 1 pts · 1y (2 replies)

@Swede1952@universeodon.com I've seen them feeding of the shore in Apalachicola before. Their dive also struck me more as a crash or splash down rather than a dive. 🤣 It was interesting to watch in any case.

Swede1952@universeodon.com · 1 pts · 1y (1 reply)

@bobhenryphotos@mas.to

I'd say it's a plunge. 😂

bobhenryphotos@mas.to · 1 pts · 1y

@Swede1952@universeodon.com Well put. 👍