15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Nap time

This gives new meaning to tucking in for bed...This is a pelican, however it's hard to tell with the majority of his bill, which spans 4-6 inches, covered by his wings. This is how pelicans sleep.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Lakeland, Florida, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D3200
Copyright: © Kelly White