13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Brown Pelican taking Flight
I had been watching Brown Pelicans as they dove for fish on Alligator Creek in Punta Gorda, Florida. In this image, the Pelican was taking flight after resting for a moment on the water. The background was shady and the sun was highlighting the bird.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 03.2015 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2015 |
| Photo Location: | Punta Gorda, Florida, United States of America |
| Copyright: | © Teri Franzen |