On the way back from the Limestone Coast I noticed a flock of Pelicans circling above a lake in the Coorong National Park. When I stopped and looked properly, there were waves of Pelicans circling, gaining height, and then peeling off, all heading north. I estimate that there were at least 600, in groups of 75-100. I don't know where they were going, but they all seemed to know! It was a wonderful sight.
Nice Shot, beautiful sky
ReplyDeleteAww so sweet, I love Pelcans and brilliant captures of them in flight. Thanks for sharing, Tony:)
ReplyDeleteGreat close-ups!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blue skies and your capture of the birds is fabulous! I do love that close up! Have a great weekend, Tony!
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I love the fourth shot especially, although all four are great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a display! I'd normally agree with EG, and I love the two closeup shots, but there's something about the second one that caught my attention and wouldn't let go.
ReplyDeleteWow, such great captures. Love the close up shots too.
ReplyDeleteAwesome capture of the Pelicans! They are one of my favorite birds.
ReplyDeletewow! those are a lot of pelicans! glad you have a super tele lens! :)
ReplyDeleteNice in flight formation in 2nd pic.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing all, especially the close up one...
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Wow, great shots! I've never seen so many pelicans in one photo or in real life before. It makes sense that they, too, fly in a V formation for drafting efficiency, but I've never seen that before. Very cool photos.
ReplyDeleteTerrific formations.
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Brilliantly captured! Which way are they flying to?
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Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGives me the chills just looking at it. It must have been breathtaking! :)
And yes, I'm a wee bit envious ;)
What endearing birds they are! But we rarely see so may at any one time!
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks everyone for your comments. Yes, it was one of those special moments that I shall remember for a long time. They were heading north, possibly to Lake Alexandrina, which is filling with floodwater from Queensland. There have been reports of gatherings of 2000+ Pelicans there. Thanks again, and have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteWow that's a beautiful shots of the pelicans, lovely seeing them flying in the air, last photo looks great.
ReplyDeleteYou've got some beautiful long shots and close ups of the birds. Great work. What kind of little birds are those in your banner?
ReplyDeleteBrilliant captures
ReplyDeleteLovely series of posts on the Limestone Coast particularly the rock formations. I recall seeing over 3000 Pelicans in Bulgaria, an awesome sight and lots of opportunities for synchronised flying shots. FAB.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for your kind words. Joyful, the birds in the header are Double-barred Finches, also known by some as Owl Finch. They are common in Northern Australia.
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