American White Pelican
This American white pelican has just become airborne after spotting me and my camera.
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Country United States
State Iowa
Location Mississippi River south of I-280 bridge. Davenport, Iowa.
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity BIF (Bird in Flight), In or By Water
- Created Timestamp02/23/2026 15:03:32
- CameraNIKON D780
- Aperture13
- Focal Length500
- Iso400
- Shutter Speed1/1000
- Orientation1
Pefect shot of the pelican just as it touches down in the river.
The pelican is just leaving the water, not touching down. You can see a little of the disturbed water to the right of the frame. The shot called “aero” was taken two seconds after this shot.
Simply perfect!