Young and Perfect – Old and Tattered

Brown pelicans flying near the shore of Gualala Point Regional Park, Sonoma County, Gualala, CA July 25, 2019

– Brown pelicans flying near the shore of Gualala Point Regional Park, Sonoma County, Gualala, CA July 25, 2019.

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6 Comments on “Young and Perfect – Old and Tattered”

John
July 27, 2019

Beautiful photography Tim, the difference is amazing! I wonder how many feathers the older bird’s wings can lose before lift and control is lost?

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- allentimphotos2
  July 27, 2019
  
  Thank you John. I’ll have to ask someone who knows about these birds.
  
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Yoshimiparis Photographie
July 27, 2019

beautiful similarity of these three birds hovering together

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- allentimphotos2
  July 28, 2019
  
  Thank you.
  
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Curt Mekemson
July 29, 2019

I can never get enough of pelican photos. Great flight shot! –Curt

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- allentimphotos2
  July 31, 2019
  
  Thank you Curt.
  
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