tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245060782659121423.post6984784904889431409..comments2024-03-25T19:45:56.132-06:00Comments on Impression Evergreen: White Pelican - A Sight to BeholdDan Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02552898424225163279noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245060782659121423.post-37533735958364296582013-04-30T12:06:36.753-06:002013-04-30T12:06:36.753-06:00They migrate great distances in the spring to bree...They migrate great distances in the spring to breed mostly in Canada and return to the ocean for the winter along the Pacific Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.Dan Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02552898424225163279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245060782659121423.post-89805428141033295192013-04-30T11:57:55.246-06:002013-04-30T11:57:55.246-06:00I'm always surprised to see them in the mounta...I'm always surprised to see them in the mountains, they look out of place but it really is one of their natural summer habitats.Dan Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02552898424225163279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245060782659121423.post-88202894186534814742013-04-30T11:50:40.847-06:002013-04-30T11:50:40.847-06:00I guess so, we see them here on our little mountai...I guess so, we see them here on our little mountain lake.Dan Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02552898424225163279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245060782659121423.post-18424120201440319772013-04-30T11:50:00.477-06:002013-04-30T11:50:00.477-06:00They must feel safer in the large nesting colonies...They must feel safer in the large nesting colonies that are usually situated on remote islands in freshwater lakes, where they are isolated from mammalian predators.Dan Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02552898424225163279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245060782659121423.post-63047416999604288472013-04-30T11:40:31.718-06:002013-04-30T11:40:31.718-06:00You're welcome. Despite their similar appearan...You're welcome. Despite their similar appearance they have very different behaviors. The white pelican migrates great distances in the summer to nest in large colonies.Dan Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02552898424225163279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245060782659121423.post-66640794925990147442013-04-28T02:59:44.380-06:002013-04-28T02:59:44.380-06:00Wow, I've never seen a pelican that colour bef...Wow, I've never seen a pelican that colour before! And never knew they lived away from the ocean.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rinellegrey.com" rel="nofollow">Rinelle Grey</a> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05651744055513494283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245060782659121423.post-14291503907930040992013-04-26T19:25:22.028-06:002013-04-26T19:25:22.028-06:00Interesting to read about the pelicans - we are ne...Interesting to read about the pelicans - we are near the beach, but I have never seen a pelican in RI - Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen one.judi https://www.blogger.com/profile/08582481402507230199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245060782659121423.post-47491637178355158602013-04-26T15:59:33.869-06:002013-04-26T15:59:33.869-06:00Interesting! Pelicans that are far away from the o...Interesting! Pelicans that are far away from the ocean. Nature will find a way... Courtney - Maui Jungalowhttp://www.mauijungalow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245060782659121423.post-80521936687309529712013-04-26T09:15:19.540-06:002013-04-26T09:15:19.540-06:00A beak like that helps in not having to dive so of...A beak like that helps in not having to dive so often. I am surprised that they breed so far inland and upland as Colorado. Do biologists have any theories as to what's so preferable about those habitats?<br /><br />John at <a href="http://johnwiswell.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Bathroom Monologues</a>John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245060782659121423.post-28456276758012206962013-04-26T08:33:12.146-06:002013-04-26T08:33:12.146-06:00That is so beautiful and such interesting informat...That is so beautiful and such interesting information on the differences between the white pelican and the brown pelican. I couldn't find a comparison when I was looking up pelicans! Thank you so much!<br />Best Wishes, <br />jean :)Jean Katherine Baldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497992193034414806noreply@blogger.com