Note the reddish throat on the individual in the center. This indicates it is a breeding adult of the californicus subspecies.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
The Brown Pelican is one of only two North American pelican species. Unlike the American White Pelican, it abides exclusively in littoral zones. I saw a group of at least 8 individuals preening on a large rock in Corona Del Mar, California on May 4th, 2014 AD.
Note the reddish throat on the individual in the center. This indicates it is a breeding adult of the californicus subspecies.
Note the reddish throat on the individual in the center. This indicates it is a breeding adult of the californicus subspecies.
Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni)
I caught a photo of this relatively uncommon gull completely by accident! This bird is considered "near threatened" because virtually all individuals mate on a single island in the Gulf of California, Isla Rasa. If something were to happen on that island, the entire species could be endangered.
This gull was resting on a large rock with a flock of Brown Pelicans a hundred feet from the coast in Corona Del Mar, California. I identified it as a Heerman's Gull by the reddish bill with a black tip. It still has its gray winter coat with a slightly streaked head.
This gull was resting on a large rock with a flock of Brown Pelicans a hundred feet from the coast in Corona Del Mar, California. I identified it as a Heerman's Gull by the reddish bill with a black tip. It still has its gray winter coat with a slightly streaked head.
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