Fishing Pelicans

[Rohirrim]

Saw this group of pelicans fishing together yesterday. Quite interesting to watch. I dont understand exactly how they work, but they work together as a flock to "herd" their prey and then all go for a gobble at the same time. I attempted to illustrate this below.



Whatch ya' looking at under there?
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I got it, no I got it, no it's mine!
http://rohirrim.smugmug.com/photos/33032243-M.jpg
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Thanks for looking,

[gus]

Interesting shot with very nice colour :thumb

Gus

[iceman17]

I have never seen so many together in one place before.Great shots,and kinda funny as well....Mike