Sunday, June 18, 2017

Tule Lake NWR Auto Tour - Part Four

Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge California
So, I know that pelicans grow a large plate on their bill for spring courtship, but I learned something new today...
Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge California

American White Pelicans
...both sexes shed the plate after their eggs are laid!
Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge California
How amazing is that? Pretty amazing. But, then again, we already know how amazing birds are or else we wouldn't drive around looking for them so we can take photos, add them to our lifelists, and listen to their pretty songs!

American White Pelican


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