American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) at Pea Island NWR, Dare Co., NC

Rare in North Carolina, this flock of at least 38 American White Pelicans was hanging around at North Pond, just in time for the Wings Over Water birding festival.

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, Dare Co., NC 11/4/04.

American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) A smaller group put on a show with their circular feeding technique.

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