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Ken Lamberton's avatar

Wonderful Karen--so many white pelicans! I've seen one in SE Arizona, at a golf course pond in nearby Sierra Vista. I got caught sneaking onto the fairway...

And I love the wobble description of TVs--I'll look for that (I ID them by the way they hold their wings, what some call the "practiced V"). We celebrate their arrival in Bisbee every March with a parade and food and costumes.

Janisse Ray's avatar

Seeing the pelicans was lovely.

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Janisse!

Linda S's avatar

There were so many lines that I loved today; a substack full of depth. It is one of my favorites! Thank you for sharing the hard earned wisdom you have gained. We are so blessed to have you in our lives.

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Linda!

Jennie's avatar

Wow! Great photos, that tern! And the pelicans!

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Jennie!

Leah Rampy's avatar

Learning from the birds! Yes. And thank you for the beautiful pictures.

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Leah!

Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne's avatar

Black and white beauties.

Guided, Karen finds and shares.

In high-def color.

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Marisol!

Rob Woller's avatar

Your posts make my day, every time🙏

Karen Davis's avatar

I'm so glad, thank you Rob!

Sandy S's avatar

Such a wonderful post Karen! Perhaps we are all like those young brown and fuzzy pelicans waiting for things to get black and white! I want you to know that I had to change my t-shirt after spilling tea down my front when reading your " ...the fish was this BIG!" line with your wonderful pic!!! :-)

Love the whole pelican series of pics! I don't suppose anyone will ever write a Pelican Lake symphony (ala Swan Lake), but I wish someone would. There is something regal about them!!!

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Sandy and sorry about the t-shirt! I agree that they are regal.

Liza's avatar

Where do you live?

Karen Davis's avatar

Hi Liza, I'm in the Kansas City, Missouri suburbs.

Linda S's avatar

A perfect place for you and for the blessings it brings to your readers.