[Taltarzac725]

The Ultimate Snowbirds: White Pelicans Return to Florida

These White Pelicans were all grouped together just off the Belmont Golf Course's southwest lake. The 7th hole at Belmont. Belmont Golf Course - The Villages, Florida, United States of America | SwingU

Quite a sight to behold.

[Taltarzac725]

Their number has dwindled but there are still about 35 of these White Pelicans as of about two hours ago.

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

The Ultimate Snowbirds: White Pelicans Return to Florida

These White Pelicans were all grouped together just off the Belmont Golf Course's southwest lake. The 7th hole at Belmont. Belmont Golf Course - The Villages, Florida, United States of America | SwingU

Quite a sight to behold.

[Chi-Town]

Photo from 12/18/16

[Taltarzac725]

They seem to be moving around in Belvedere and Lynnhaven. I looked for them this afternoon and they had switched lakes with only about 7 at the 7th Hole on Belmont.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Photo from 12/18/16

That looks like the lake at Ashland.

[La lamy]

They came to visit in Orange Blossom area this past week. Such a treat to see them. Then when they leave there's always a lone one who hangs out by itself for an extra day. There's a lone wolf in every species!

[Velvet]

Yes, yes, we saw them too. While driving back to Mallory from Glenview. Delightful!

[Taltarzac725]

I wonder if they settle ever by the Villages' dog parks or by Doggie Doo Run Run? Doggie Doo Run Run borders Fox Run on two sides.

Glenview Champions Country Club (Fox Run) - The Villages, Florida, United States of America | SwingU

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

That looks like the lake at Ashland.

Photo taken from Belvedere Blvd.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Photo taken from Belvedere Blvd.

Thanks. Think I know where that is now.

[Fredster]

The Pelicans are a beautiful and graceful
sight to see when they are in the air
circling around looking for a pond to land on!

[Willis56]

Originally Posted by Fredster

The Pelicans are a beautiful and graceful
sight to see when they are in the air
circling around looking for a pond to land on!

We too have seen them last week in Bradford and St. Catherine. Neighbor also saw them behind the Brownwood Hotel area.

[IndianaJones]

Yes, they left several “gifts” on my lanai in the spirit of the season! Pelicans definitely have the spirit of giving!

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by IndianaJones

Yes, they left several “gifts” on my lanai in the spirit of the season! Pelicans definitely have the spirit of giving!

It would be a thrill to see them flying over the house even if it resulted in some white mounds of bird poop. They could probably cover the car with it.

[Jim 9922]

If you fish the ponds, they are not a welcome sight. The flock synchronizes a sweep across a large area of a pond to herd fish into a shallow end up near shore and then feast. When one pond is cleaned out to their satisfaction they move on to the next. A great example of teamwork in nature. It seems that the "loners" on a pond are the scouts and are usually joined by the flock a day or two after the scouts arrive.