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Old 01-31-2013, 01:22 PM
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Anyone notice the huge flock of white pelicans on the Belmont course lakes the last few days? Very rare site in a residential area. One of North America's largest birds with up to a 9 ft. wingspan and weighing 30 lbs. They feed cooperatively by flapping their wings to force small fish toward shore so the others can eat. Not sure if these lakes hold enough food for them. They differ from the brown pelicans who live here year round and dive for their food.
THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL! I saw them at the lake by Summerhill.
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