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Startled Pelicans

Controlled Chaos. Every March, Pelicans from South America migrate to Florida where there feed on fish in the many ponds and lakes. This group was chased off by a Blue Heron but only went about 6 feet until they landed and restarted their coordinated fishing.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Parrish, Florida, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Copyright: © Walter Wolf