Australian Pelican, Walnut Ave wetlands
There are still lots of pelicans around Mildura, here are a couple of them at an urban storm water drainage basin. There are obviously plenty of fish but I think they might be little schooling fish. There is usually an egret fishing for little fish too. The shoreline that the Black-fronted Dotterels used for breeding last year is now covered in reeds and there was no sign of them. The Red-kneed Dotterels were happy to feed along the edge of the reeds though.
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Lovely birds to see... I really like the first image
ReplyDeleteanother of the world bird family that I wish we had in the UK.... Lovely species, and agree with Andrew, I like the first image with the overflow in the background
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the pelicans. We have had so many pelicans around the bay since the w-ern part of the state dried out. I don't know yet if there are sufficient fish to support this many birds.
ReplyDeleteHi It is always lovely to see these big birds. great shots.
ReplyDeleteHard to imagine urban pelicans - so exotic. No pelicans here in the UK Amanda.
ReplyDeleteNice job on photographing the pelicans. I like the reflection on the water.
ReplyDeleteLove the sparkles on the water. It makes for a magical image of the pelicans.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots!
Pelicans are among my favorite birds! Love watching them fish. Thank you for sharing your "urban" birds!
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