“ Pelican with Breeding Caruncle ”
Pelicans are one of my favorite waterfowl. It is always nice to see them migrate back in the spring. They are goofy and fun to watch.

The bump on a pelican's beak is called a caruncle and is believed to be an ornament to attract an ideal mating partner. The bump only forms during the ...
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Photo Location: Wisconsin, USA
This photo qualifies for the "Extra Challenge": Color Contrast
  • Eileen Doherty Edited a year ago

    The background couldn’t be more appropriate for your subject, Barb!  And I love the details that you shared about the swans in breeding season!

    The background couldn’t be more appropriate for your subject, Barb!  And I love the details that you shared about the swans in breeding season!

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  • Debra Jones Edited a year ago

    I love this, I hope I didn't miss the pelicans. Great color and focus.

    I love this, I hope I didn't miss the pelicans. Great color and focus.

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  • Ralph Walin Edited a year ago

    Good composition and the background completes the story. Well done.

    Good composition and the background completes the story. Well done.

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  • Mairi Clare Dunlin Edited a year ago

    The plain blue of the water really helps highlight the caruncle - I had not heard of that before...learn something new every day!

    The plain blue of the water really helps highlight the caruncle - I had not heard of that before...learn something new every day!

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Nikon D500 Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3
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