Breezy Point Ride and the Pelicans

[55 Fargo]

Hi all, had the 47 out for a ride along Breezy Point Rd. today, along the Red River, this area was flooded recently, and is still under watch.

Many pelicans were on the water, huddling in the cool water, and staying warm.

I also saw some flying overhead.

Here are a few pics of my quick ride this morning...

[Niel Hoback]

Caution, birds are attracted to clean cars.

[Don Coatney]

A marvelous bird is the pelican

His beak can hold more than his belly can.

He can store in his beak

Enough food for a week

And I don't know how the hell 'e can.

[Plymouthy Adams]

modern day teradactyals..those guys look to be flying quite high for pelicans..

[55 Fargo]

They were Pelicans, infact we have many White Pelicans usually from the Gulf Coast region, migrate here every summer, seen a few floating dead last summer after some severe thunderstorms....

[Plymouthy Adams]

never questioned the fact they were not pelicans..just it is not common to see them flying that high in the south and coastal regions where I am used to see the brown pelican..skimming just above the water and dunes along the beach...I do like watching these guy..they look clumsy but are far from that..

[1940plymouth]

Fred,

Thanks for sharing the photos. I especially like the second one.

The only pelicans I have ever seen are on tv

[55 Fargo]

never questioned the fact they were not pelicans..just it is not common to see them flying that high in the south and coastal regions where I am used to see the brown pelican..skimming just above the water and dunes along the beach...I do like watching these guy..they look clumsy but are far from that..

Like the Pelicans down your way Tim, these Guys are always near the water, except this time of year, some hang around nearby, others go to the Netley delta areas.

I believe these are White American Pelicans...

[P-12 Tommy]

I can watch them all day long here along the causeways from beachside to mainland. Skim the water then dive in for lunch.

Tom