We took a drive to the south side of the Palos Verdes Peninsula today. We were prompted to do so because of the overnight onshore winds and the exceptional clear air. During the time we were out and about, I took over 250 pictures. One of those was this one of three California Brown Pelicans as they soared past the Palos Verdes Fishing Access toward the Coast Guard Station and Lighthouse at Point Vicente. Click to enlarge.
The Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus) is the smallest of the eight species of pelican, although it is a large bird in nearly every other regard. It is 42-54 in (106-137 cm) in length, weighs from 6-12 lbs (2.75 to 5.5 kg) and has a wingspan from 6 to 8.2 ft. (1.83 to 2.5 m).
