Pelican Flying Away
by Miroslava Jurcik
Title
Pelican Flying Away
Artist
Miroslava Jurcik
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Photograph - Photograph
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Pelican taking off at Greenwell Point, NSW near Jarvis Bay.
Pelicans are highly mobile, searching out suitable areas of water and an adequate supply of food. Pelicans are not capable of sustained flapping flight, but can remain in the air for 24 hours, covering hundreds of kilometres. They are excellent soarers and can use thermals to rise to considerable altitudes. Flight at 1,000m is common, and heights of 3 000 m have been recorded. By moving from one thermal to the next, pelicans can travel long distances with a minimum of effort, reaching air speeds of up to 56 km/hour.
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January 10th, 2016
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Mr Bennett Kent
Superb action shot on one of my favourite birds. Perfectly focussed on his eye and with just the right amount of motion blur to convey the flapping......L/F
Phyllis Kaltenbach
Congratulations, Miroslava, Your wonderful Image has been Featured on "Fuzzy, Warm & Soft"!
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