Pelican - (Pelecanus onocrotalus)

Pelican - (Pelecanus onocrotalus) - I photographed this pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in flight against a background of a flowering Tamarisk or Salt cedar - (Tamarix ramosissima). This is the only one pelican present in Sardinia. 10 years ago a group of pelicans took the wrong migration route and stopped for a few weeks in Sardinia, where they are not present, and then they left, only this specimen remained and it is difficult to photograph it. Nikon D500, f / 8, 1/1000 sec, ISO 100 Thanks for your comments

Nice shot. I love the history of this bird!

An interesting picture with plenty of contents among which the pelecanus onocrotalus stands up integrated in a superb composition! Wonderful colors and very good technical quality as well as great capture of the moment as always! Well done, Giangiorgio! Complimenti! Ciao! PDE

Many thanks, Warren for your visit and appreciated comment, ciao Giangiorgio

Grazie mille Pierre for your generous comment greatly appreciated, ciao Giangiorgio

Giangiorgio, thanks for the narrative on this spectacular bird. Taken together with the image, it gives the pelican a significant role in the overall bird population of Sardinia. Its wingspan is dramatic. The lighting probably is responsible for this. - - My best always, michael - - -Ciao!

Michael, glad you enjoyed this picture and adding it to your favorites, ciao Giangiorgio

Thank you so much Michael for your much appreciated comment. You're right, the wing span is impressive, The common white pelican features one of the largest wing spans among birds, measuring 226 to 360 centimeters (7.5-11.10 inches). ciao Giangiorgio

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

thanks for the introductory comments on this impressive bird. The light and composition are fabulous and I really like the color of that Tamarisk. Kind regards, Vincent

Grazie mille, Vincent for your much appreciated comment and for your continued support, ciao Giangiorgio