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Uploaded: 04/15/12 5:36 PM GMT
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Another of our Brown Pelican friend. These beautiful birds were nearly extinct in Louisiana a few years ago. Just as they were beginning to return to Louisiana in large numbers and thrive the BP oil spill accident occurred . This took a grave toll on their return. Covered in oil they were rescued and taken to rehabilitation centers in Louisiana and Mississippi . There is still great concern that this tragedy could put an end to the great recovery that was underway in Louisiana. They haven't given up hope and are continuing to work very hard for the survival of their state bird The Brown Pelican .

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::Ramad
04/15/12 5:45 PM GMT
I have read recently an article about the damage done to marine life by the great leak. Some of the damage may be permanent. Nice and sharp capture of the pelican.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::0930_23
04/15/12 6:46 PM GMT
It looks like a buoy pelican. No wonder they can float.
Good angle and contrasts.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::trixxie17
04/15/12 7:54 PM GMT
We saw these down on Sanibel Island in Florida and they are kind of goofy at times. This is a very good shot - clean and simple comp too.
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
.Gergie
04/15/12 8:34 PM GMT
Outstanding shot here, this gentleman looks to be enjoying his modeling gig.
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.Starglow
04/15/12 9:35 PM GMT
Nice, sharp capture of this peaceful looking bird.
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.ovar2008
04/15/12 9:44 PM GMT
Hope the damage can be minimized. Wonderful image.
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.Joanie
04/16/12 12:11 AM GMT
He's really poofed out!...lol...Resting so peacefully and giving you a great pose Marsha! Superb!!!
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::stonewolff
04/16/12 1:43 AM GMT
Excellent shot my Friend! What a pose!
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.Sinestro
04/16/12 2:51 AM GMT
Nice Layout... and the Colors are Great!
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::Dunstickin
04/16/12 6:19 AM GMT
It's a poser...A wee bit of exposure but a difficult shot into that bright sky, you did good..

We heard over here about that oil spillage that did the environment all that harm
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.Fifthbeatle
04/16/12 10:35 AM GMT
Wonderful shot here, those wet feathers really show up nicely. How did you get so close... did you have a bucket of fish?
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I Love Cloudy Days
::Starry173
04/16/12 3:34 PM GMT
Very cool shot!
Tom
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.TheCook
04/16/12 7:35 PM GMT
Really nice shot!I like the pose!
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.pintas
04/17/12 12:37 AM GMT
Pride without prejudice pose! Poor guys...an environment tragedy indeed. A very nice shot, my friend!
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.gonedigital
04/17/12 11:59 AM GMT
That Pelican looks well fed Marsha, let's hope the Brown Pelican makes a good come back in Louisiana. Thanks for sharing.
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The music must continue.
.icedancer
04/18/12 1:58 AM GMT
Spectacular close up with such detail and beautiful colours and excellent clarity
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::busybottle
04/18/12 5:30 AM GMT
Marsha
Amazing and beautiful birds! I do hope they make a full comeback even after that big spill. Love the shot!
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I think im having amnesia and deja vu at the same time - I think I have forgotten this before.

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