California
Brown Pelican
Pelicanus occidentalis
(L 51" WS 79" Wt 8.2 lb)
Smallest of the 8 species of
pelicans...but nontheless
has a 6.5 ft wingspan.
pelicans...but nontheless
has a 6.5 ft wingspan.
The reason for the pelican
Is difficult to see;
His beak is clearly larger
Than there’s any need to be.
(John Ciardi)
Morro Bay State Park
12Oct2012
La Jolla, CA
03Jan2018