Shake down
A great fluttering of feathers to shake off the moisture after a feeding session on Big Lake.
Feeding circle
The group form a circle as the outer bird dives for the kill, how do they decide who's turn is next? Big Lake.
Fishing Fleet
A group of American White Pelicans fishing in the hazy distance on Big Lake. St Albert.
35
I count 35, how many do you count? Big Lake, St Albert.
Joining in
A group of pelicans regroup to resume their collective feeding behaviour on Big Lake which is shrouded in wild fire smoke. St Albert.
Hanging out
A group of Pelicans seem content to hang out on Big Lake, been here for the last week or so. St Albert.
Rise Up!
This huge bird elegantly rises into the air over the Sturgeon River. St Albert.
Territorial dispute
What looks to be a juvenile Ring-Billed Gull was put out by these Pelicans taking up temporary residence on a high spot in Big Lake, lots of squawking ensued. St Albert.
Big Birds on Big Lake
I didn't see the heron until I took a closer look at the photo on my computer monitor. Big Lake, St Albert.
Communal Preening
American White Pelicans on Big Lake in early fall.
American White Pelicans on Big Lake just before sunset
