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Originally Posted by Pondboy
I saw a dozen or so of these in a pond by Buena Vista and Rainey Trail. With the low water level in the pond, they were having a feast feeding on all the fish. This one was not too keen on having his photo taken, not that I was close or anything. I think he’s giving me the Stink Eye.
That bump that you see on the bill means that it’s breeding season. Both males and females develop one. It falls off after they have mated and laid eggs.
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Beautiful photo and thanks for the interesting facts on pelicans. I'm looking forward to some good rain and filled ponds!