I made it back to Crescent Lake Park near downtown St. Pete in mid-January. I remembered to bring my camera with me this time because I was pretty sure the white pelicans were still there. They wouldn’t stay much longer if the weather warmed up.
A handful were swimming around in the middle of the lake.
A lot of them were still hanging out under the big banyan tree at one corner of the lake where the pipes come out. I’m assuming because of the shade from the tree (although it was cloudy the morning I was there) and the fact that the tree area is fenced off to keep people off the damaged old historic tree so there wouldn’t be any people letting their dogs get close to the bank.
A cormorant flies by.
Eventually most of the pelicans made their way out to the middle of the lake.
A ring-neck duck came close to the edge.
A ring billed gull was also close.
Two male grackles were having a conversation on the ball field sign. They might have been fighting over a lady or both showing off for one.
I love the White Pelicans, what a great sighting. Great capture of the Cormorant in flight. Beautiful birds and photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy Easter weekend.
The pelicans are really gorgeous! Great pics!
Very nice photos of your Crescent Park visit. Beautiful Pelicans.