Friday Night Photos Big White Bird Edition
Submitted by Socialprogressive on Fri, 12/16/2022 - 5:00pm
Happy Friday everyone. Post any photos, memes, or music you like.
When the temps start to drop and winter closes in the migratory birds head south for the winter. Many of them make Santee Lakes their home until they head back north in the spring. These American White Pelicans are the largest of all the species that spend their winter here. With warm water, plenty of fish, and lots of space to hang out, what more could a Pelican ask for.
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Hi pixelators
Hi all, Hey SP!
Awesome White Pelican photos man! Outstanding! It is a big beast of a bird. One of the largest flying birds in North America. They are 5' long, with an 8' wingspan, and weigh around 16 lbs.! It is a lot of bird. Much larger than Brown Pelican. And big flocks migrate on thermals soaring with ease, migrating fairly long distances. They do not dive for prey like Brown Pelican (which is almost strictly a coastal bird), but cooperatively herd fish and dunk heads simultaneously. Like socialism.
Great photos of a great bird.
Hope this is not too trite, but couldn't stop myself... I like this live version.
Thanks for the awesome shots!
I'll try to get by later, still working, I gotta fly.
Be well all!
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Hi, dystopian
Thanks for the Pelican info. The first shot is the simultaneous head dunking you mentioned.
Nice music selection too.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Hi dystopian
Thank you for the Pelican information. I really enjoy the complimentary nature of photos and the info you provide from your lifelong study of nature.
Be well and happy.
Great tune and album! I have both it and
"Marrying Maiden" on the original vinyl.
Magnificent white pelican shots, Sp. I like the tune, too!! 
Rec'd!!
Inner and Outer Space: the Final Frontiers.
Ever watch a pelican swallow a whole fish?
It is a bit funny to watch, in a singularly strangulating way.
A model in a conservatory ..
Hi, QMS.
Nice looking model. Does it have a story?
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Yes, several stories
It is a scale model replica of Biltmore House in Asheville.
The model is located in the conservatory. The wishing well
is to the lower right.
Some far out plants in there ..
a room full of orchids, here's one
I've heard of the Biltmore House.
A very popular attraction for photographers.
Nice shot of the Orchid.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
could almost swear there is a face in that orchid
laughing with long ears
and a colorful purple paddy hat
I see it too.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Merry Xmas from Sam
Yeah we got some snow
Love the white pelican! Awesome photos SP.
Which AIPAC/MIC/pharma/bank bought politician are you going to vote for? Don’t be surprised when nothing changes.
Voting is like driving with a toy steering wheel.
Hi, snoopy
Looking at all the tracks in the snow, I'd say Sam was having a good time. Nice shots of the snow covered wreaths. Perfect for the season.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Hi Sam and snoopy
The tracks make me wonder if Sam was was skiing ; ).
Sam may get a 'kalts arschl', as we say here in my woods,
take good care of him. I wish to get a dog almost dayly. Well may be 2024 will be the day...
Be well and have a good '4rth of Advent', all of you.
Love the Pelikan with the fish in hhis mouth. Great shot.
Banquet hall all done up chrissmassy
Hi Social
Well, if you want to get to know Pelicans your photos do it!
I thought the 1st photo was little bit rude ; ). And what's in the Pelicans mouth, a frog, a fish or a tongue?
From a walk on he beach this morning ...Sort of a water bird?
The Pohutakawa Tree in Bloom- otherwise known as the Christmas Tree ...
The Leek flower one week later. The sheath is still hanging on and fresh, while the flower cluster continues to open. I think Leek flowers would make great, long-lasting bouquets. They must be as strong as they are beautiful ...
Thank you Social, and enjoy the weekend all.
Hi, Janis
I like your water bird. The Pohutakawa tree is aptly named. It looks very Christmasie.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Thanks Social
The Pohutakawa is also a very tenacious tree that clings strongly to cliffs and weathers fierce exposure, which you can get an idea of from this photo ...
And here's one leftover
from what must have been some holiday fun at the beach the day before ...
Modern art?
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
No, I think it's ancient ; )
Nature sure does adapt
to some strange places.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
I forgot to answer your question
The Pelican has a fish in it's mouth. A Rainbow Trout I believe.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Thanks Social n/t
Love the beach art
You’ve shown quite a few of them here through the years. You should frame them and sale them as a series at some art shows. I bet they would sale like hot cakes. I’ve never seen them elsewhere.
Which AIPAC/MIC/pharma/bank bought politician are you going to vote for? Don’t be surprised when nothing changes.
Voting is like driving with a toy steering wheel.
Thanks for the suggestion snoopy
I think you're right, that they could be an interesting sequence of images.
I will be participating in a local exhibition in February. I have already chosen two images that I especially like and are reflective of the locale. I don't want to go to the expense of printing and framing more than those two.
Our annual tree spree made of recycled objects
this one is all sea glass ..
Hi QMS
What an original and beautiful Christmas tree. Can you tell us the secret of its construction?
fishing string hung from a post
wound, glued and knotted to the pieces
captured with a central light
very cool!
Very!
Thank you, and enjoy the beauty of the time.
Thanks Janis
hope your beauty is also well found
one of the 65 fireplaces
Thank you for the wish
I appreciate it, and will do my best to find iy.
Stay warm and well QMS.
inlaid marble closer up
for sure
Your time in Asheville
looks like it was very rewarding in artistic and inspiring ways
golly
could almost create a new universe with all the inspirational tactile and visuals
from that trip. give me something to do in the shop this winter ..
Enjoy
Wonderful song and lyrics.
Nice repurposing of the glass.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
winterish plants
bird of paradise
and winter heather
purple berries
Nice looking Bird of Paradise
Here's someone else singing about the purple berries.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
and if you like cactus
thanks for the airplane! caught the covid on the aluminum tube going down, yuck.
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these were all taken on my wife's phone thing. they are all too bit heavy to drag and post, so
have to email them to myself to shrink down. then 1/2 come out sideways, so have
to flip around to get pointed up. not impressed with the image loader on this site but it is
what we have.
thanks for hosting!
Sorry to hear you got covid
Hope you're feeling better.
Nice cactus display. Worth the effort to get it posted.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Oh gawd, the Bird of Paradise and Poinsettias
are this Floridian's fave flowers down here. Thumbs up on the tunes, too!!
Rec'd!!
Inner and Outer Space: the Final Frontiers.
Poinsettias:
https://boingboing.net/2022/12/18/la-cuetlaxochitl-became-the-most-famou...
be well and have a good one
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