These are American white pelicans (Pelacanus erythrorhynchos) hanging out here on our end of Clear Lake. When they show up it’s always a treat for us. They motor along the surface serenely. Below the surface they must be paddling like mad. I’m sure there’s a metaphor in there somewhere…
Daily Archives: April 10, 2010
A weekend postcard from Clear Lake
These are American white pelicans (Pelacanus erythrorhynchos) hanging out here on our end of Clear Lake. When they show up it’s always a treat for us. They motor along the surface serenely. Below the surface they must be paddling like mad. I’m sure there’s a metaphor in there somewhere…
