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DINING, PELICAN STYLE
Pelicans hunt for food like Kamikaze pilots, yet come away without broken bones and with their huge wingspan intact.

These images shot October 10, 2008, at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands
October 10, 2008Showing 1-6 of 62229 visitsAlbum by BB YarboroughPhotos by ©2008 B.B. Yarborough
Enlarge photo 1 Cruising high above the water, looking for a meal.
Enlarge photo 2 Meal spotted, comes to near stall just before diving.
Enlarge photo 3 The dive, just before impact.
Enlarge photo 4 Impact!
Enlarge photo 5 Dinner acquired.
Enlarge photo 6 Looking smug and satisfied, the hunt resumes.