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01-FEB-2010

Brown Pelican

Martin Luther King Shoreline, Arrowhead Marsh, Oakland, CA

Breeding plumage. A stretch after preening. Took off shortly after.
According to what I've read this is called a "neck toss" done independently and also in courtship. Not too much mention of the latter but, if so, it's certainly an impressive courtship gesture.

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR
1/3200s f/5.6 at 550.0mm iso800, TC 1.4 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Enrique04-Feb-2010 05:23
Nice detail!
Manas Khan02-Feb-2010 20:20
Excellent! Love the colors too! V
Guest 02-Feb-2010 19:45
wow, super capture.
Jannie Dresser 02-Feb-2010 17:01
This and the dowitchers photos are magnificent! The birds fly off the screen!
Kuriacose Joseph02-Feb-2010 12:43
Very beautiful picture!
Eli Finkelstein02-Feb-2010 07:10
Outstanding. Both a portrait and a fine abstract image.
Guest 02-Feb-2010 06:33
Beautiful.V
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