Kip’s Comments - March 20, 2026

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Class Pictures/Family Pictures

Early this morning I checked out George Wyth to see what spring migrants may have stopped by recently. I, along with many others with cameras, were treated to many American white pelicans in most waters at the park.

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Unlike observations of pelicans at Sweet Marsh, these pelicans were closely gathered under warm (golden) light. The setting made for nice pictures, assuming you adjusted for the over-exposed white birds.

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As I photographed the pelicans it seemed like I was trying to pose so many birds for either family pictures or class pictures. Getting so many long bills lined up was a challenge. It seemed as though none of the birds wanted a “posed” picture. In only one image did most of the birds cooperate. Not really… the last shot was just lucky! I had nothing to do with most of the pelicans lining up. The nice light helped too.

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