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20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Proud Pelican in Bolsa Chica

Taking a walk on Thanksgiving day I came upon this pelican taking in the sun. Took advantage of the moment just before it took flight. I love how goofy and simultaneously stoic pelicans can look.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2015
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Huntington Beach, California, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS
Copyright: © Kimberly Miller