Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) - 20221010-06
Very large and distinctive black-and-white pelican. Enormous bill with characteristic throat pouch. Usually found near water, both marine and inland waterways. Becomes tame around boat-ramps and fishing spots. Perches on lamp-posts. (eBird)
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A bird I was really hoping to see. I had seen photos on Flickr, and now here they were, resting on the mudflats at Cairns. A curious Silver-backed Gull wandered by to see what was happening, but he was totally ignored by the snoozers and the preeners :-)
Cairns Esplanade, Queensland, Australia. October 2022.
Eagle-Eye Tours - Eastern Australia.
Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) - 20221010-06
Very large and distinctive black-and-white pelican. Enormous bill with characteristic throat pouch. Usually found near water, both marine and inland waterways. Becomes tame around boat-ramps and fishing spots. Perches on lamp-posts. (eBird)
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A bird I was really hoping to see. I had seen photos on Flickr, and now here they were, resting on the mudflats at Cairns. A curious Silver-backed Gull wandered by to see what was happening, but he was totally ignored by the snoozers and the preeners :-)
Cairns Esplanade, Queensland, Australia. October 2022.
Eagle-Eye Tours - Eastern Australia.