Saturday, July 2, 2016

Sayaji Baug Zoo - Pelicans

Sayaji Baug Zoo at Vododara is one of the biggest zoo in the country. There are various wild animals and birds at the zoo. One among them is Pelican. 



They are large water birds characterised by a long beak and a large throat pouch. They have predominantly pale plumage.



19 comments:

  1. Neat shots, thanks for sharing!

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  2. Such huge, almost prehistoric birds. Only seen in zoos here too. Thanks for your pictures Rajesh.

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  3. Beautiful capture and the pelican looks gorgeous!

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  4. Gorgeous images. Hope you have a lovely weekend.

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  5. "The pelican is also a bit silly-looking and extremely photogenic."

    - me
    ~

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  6. Aren't they silly looking birds? We do see them in the wild often in Florida and occasionally elsewhere.

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  7. I've not seen many white pelicans - mostly grey ones. He is really a beauty!

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  8. Wonderful images of the pelicans.

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  9. Very beautiful birds....good choice for this weeks letter

    Have a nice abcwednes-day / – week
    ♫ M e l d y ♫ (abc-w-team)
    http://melodymusic.nl/abc-wednesday-18z/

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  10. Long beak seems a bit scary.

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  11. I've never seen a totally white Pelican
    fabulous bird and pictures,
    Best wishes,
    Di.
    ABCW team.

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  12. They really are strange looking birds. Great pictures.

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  13. I would love a pelican feather.

    My ABC WEDNESDAY

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  14. The pelicans I usually see are a muddy brown color.
    These are beautiful in white.

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  15. They are strange but fascinating birds.

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  16. funny creature. great shot

    ROG, ABCW

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  17. I've never seen pinkish pelicans before. Beautiful birds!

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