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That video is stunning! I lived in Florida for 25 years and saw pelicans daily -- but never saw them do something like that. Wow! (P.S. Hope you're feeling back to normal soon.)

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I've only seen it that one time in 11 years now! Thanks Jeanne.

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Beautiful as always. Sending healing thoughts.

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Thank you Kathryn

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Hope you're feeling better, Karen. So much going around these days--my wife is still recovering from Covid. Love the photos of White Pelicans! We get them here in AZ occasionally and it's always a treat. Take care of yourself!

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Thank you Ken. Go figure, I manage to get something not contagious (which at least meant I could spend time with my family on Thanksgiving!)

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Oh my gosh, that video. I'm sharing it for sure on my site! Take good care until you feel well, and then beyond!!!

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Thank you Sue

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Nov 27, 2023Liked by Karen Davis

First I hope your feeling better~ and I want to thank you for the pelican video it was so beautifully done ~ I loved it~ take care Karen ❤️

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Thank you Catherine - I'm on the mend.

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Nov 27, 2023Liked by Karen Davis

I love Pelicans! This is fantastic. Love the video🥰

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Thank you

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Just beautiful!

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Thank you

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Who needs Swan Lake when you have Pelican Pond to watch? So cool! Thank you!

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Right? Thank you

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Nov 26, 2023Liked by Karen Davis

I remember the video of the pelicans! It was amazing, and I thought about it when I saw you were again visited by pelicans!

Hope you feel better soon!

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Hi Mary! Thank you and hope you guys are doing well.

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Nov 26, 2023Liked by Karen Davis

I hope you feel better soon.

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Thank you

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Gorgeous! And I hope you are feeling better. American White Pelicans synchronize in part because that's how they fish: they swim in a circle to "herd" fish together, and make them easier to catch and eat. So they're especially attuned to where each pelican is in the water, and to swimming together.

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Thank you - that's what I learned after I posted that video a few years ago. Very cool! I mean, they were in VERY shallow water, I still can't believe they landed at those ponds. I can't imagine there were many fish in April at that temp but what do I know?

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What you know is what you saw and filmed, and it was fascinating! What the pelicans know is where to find fish and how to catch them. ;)

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Perhaps a mantra of "My quiet peaceful mind." would be soothing. My kitten and I are loving the dance of the pelicans! 🤗 Stay the course of treasuring and resting your body and be all better soon.

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Thank you, that might very well be. I love that the kitten loves it.

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Nov 26, 2023Liked by Karen Davis

That’s good👍❤️ and glad the streets are clearing

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The pelicans are amazing. Love the picture where they are swimming towards you. And the video! Synchronised head dipping!

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Thank you Cali

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Oh my gosh, I love that video so much! Like a corps de ballet, their tutus all tipping and rising together!

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Thank you Priscilla - it was so amazing to watch!

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Beautiful photos and thank you for sharing that Pelican Synchronized Swimming video. First time I've seen that and what an amazing experience that must have been. That encounter with Nature is like its own medicine.

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Thank you Neil - it was amazing!

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