Pelicans

Brown Pelican with Fish

This Brown Pelican landed at Natural Bridges State Beach, then proceeded to eat a fish it had caught.

Brown Pelican with Fish

This Brown Pelican landed at Natural Bridges State Beach, then proceeded to eat a fish it had caught.

Brown Pelican in Flight

This Brown Pelican, in breeding plumage, was coming in for a landing at Natural Bridges State Beach.

Brown Pelican Landing with Wings Wide Open

Brown Pelican coming in for a landing, wings wide open.

Brown Pelicans, Breeding Plumage

Brown Pelican Landing

As this Brown Pelican came in for a landing, other Brown Pelicans reacted.

Brown Pelican Takes a Step

A couple of Brown Pelicans on the rocks while large waves roll into Natural Bridges State Beach.

Brown Pelicans Touch Beaks

Two Brown Pelicans touch beaks, while among other Brown Pelicans, Brandt's Cormorants and Double-crested Cormorants.

Brown Pelican, Breeding Plumage

One of many Brown Pelicans in breeding plumage at Natural Bridges State Beach.

Colorful Brown Pelicans

A Brown Pelican in colorful breeding plumage lands near another Brown Pelican.

Brown Pelican Just Landed

A Brown Pelican takes a step after landing on the rocks at Natural Bridges State Beach.

Two Brown Pelicans, one Seagull

Two Brown Pelicans in breeding plumage and a seagull realxe on the rocks at Natural Bridges State Beach.

Brown Pelican Displays Pouch

A Brown Pelican opens its beak to reaveal its large pouch near two other Brown Pelicans resting nearby.

Brown Pelican Opens Beak and Displays Pouch

Brown Pelican Opens Beak and Displays Pouch

One among many, a Brown Pelican opens its beak, displaying its large pouch.

Pelicans and Cormorants in Santa Cruz

California's central coast with Brown Pelicans in breeding plumage, Brandt's Cormorants and Double-crested Cormorants at Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz.

Pelican on Approach

A California Brown Pelican in breeding plumage glides over Monterey Bay

Four Pelicans and a Cormorant

Brown Pelicans are a common sight in Monterey Bay, often seen flying low over the water.

Brown Pelican Portrait

Pelicans in Flight

Pelican X-Wing

Brown Pelican Coming in for a Landing

Brown Pelicans in Formation