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THE POCKETED FISHER

❃ Gliding above coastlines, lakes, and quiet estuaries, the pelican is one of the most unmistakable birds on the water. Its enormous bill and expandable throat pouch give it a wonderfully distinctive silhouette, while broad wings carry its heavy body with surprising grace. From white and grey coastal species to darker brown pelicans, these remarkable birds are perfectly shaped for a life spent between sky and sea.

❃ The pelican’s famous pouch is not simply a food container but an ingenious fishing tool. It plunges its bill into the water, scooping up fish along with a mouthful of water before draining the excess and swallowing its catch. Some pelicans also hunt cooperatively, working together to drive fish into shallow water where they can be captured more easily.

❃ Pelicans gather in colonies around productive waterways, nesting on islands, coastal shores, and secluded wetlands where food is plentiful. Their powerful wings allow them to soar effortlessly on rising air currents, sometimes travelling long distances between feeding and nesting grounds. With its oversized bill, graceful flight, and remarkable fishing technique, the pelican remains one of the water’s most extraordinary birds.