Jackie McIntosh, Coming in for a Watery Landing (ANIMAL & NATURE 2024)

The Australian Pelican is a beautiful and elegant bird. In spite of its size, it can land gracefully on the water. It’s just a case of landing gear up, ski across the water, then belly down. Magnificent to watch.

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