Five American white pelicans have strayed from the Midwest and taken a temporary residence at Lake Ontelaunee, only the second occurrence of this species in Berks County. Birder Trevor Stutzman of ...
The American white pelican is among the heaviest flying birds on earth. Should you see them loitering around large lakes and rivers of the Inland Northwest this summer, you may find it remarkable that ...
“They’re here for the food resources and the water that is part of their essential part of their habitat.” ...
ANTIGO, Wis. (WAOW) - Wildlife experts say protected birds, American White Pelicans, have been repeatedly getting shot in Wisconsin. National animal protection groups are now stepping in, hoping to ...
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8 fascinating pelican facts to know

From their prehistoric past to clever fishing skills, dive into the fascinating world of brown and white pelicans with these pelican facts.
Similar to this past winter’s arctic snowy owl invasion, this spring has seen an influx of another unusual bird for Michigan: the American White Pelican. According to the birdwatchers over at ...
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Pelicans, in general, are interesting-looking birds. The key feature that stands out is their gular pouch, which can hold gallons of water at a time. While this feature is unmatched by any other bird ...