American White Pelicans: Placida, Florida

American White Pelicans winter here on the Gulf Coast.  They are regulars  in Placida Florida and can often be seen from the dock across from the Fishery Restaurant and out in Gasparilla Sound.  Here are some photos from a recent trip to see them.

All about birds link: American Whtie Pelican

American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos)

An Endangered Speicies

Here with a Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)

Brown Pelican

Note the size differnce.  Much larger than the Brown.

Googel map to this spot!

Stop for lunch and visit the local shops!

Fishery Restaurant

Or take a kayak or boat tour out into Gasparilla Sound to see these wonderful birds.

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