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Brown Pelican


Brown Pelican
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Copyright: Hisam Saker (Hisam) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 19 W: 1 N: 22] (215)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-12-26
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70, Nikkor 80-400mm VR
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1600 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2004-12-27 9:46
Viewed: 1098
Points: 3
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is the first year that Galveston Bay has really seen the comeback of the brown pelican
Historically, the brown pelican nested by the thousands all along the Texas coast, including the islands named for the bird. But development of the larger Pelican Island brought an influx of predators and fewer places for the birds to nest safely.
In the early 1900s, fishermen thought the pelican competed with them for catch and often would kill the bird. Later, the pelican faced virtual elimination because of the pesticide DDT, which was finally outlawed in the 1970s but not before the toxins hindered the reproduction capabilities of the bird.
The first pair to return to Little Pelican Island to nest came in 1992. With a little help from nature and a concerted effort to reintroduce the bird to its historic habitat, a small population of brown pelicans has been growing ever since.
While it is on its way to recovery, the brown pelican remains on the Endangered Species List with all the protections of the Endangered Species Act.

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  • japie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1814 W: 100 N: 1904] (5187)
  • [2004-12-27 16:35]

Is the brown pelican the one on the left? :) I like this composition and it clearly shows the size of the pelican.

Very well done and thanks for posting.

Composition: ****
Sharpness: ***
Color: ***
DOF: **
POV: ***
Note:**

I can see some traces of PP, and exposure problems. Focus a bit soft.

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