{"id":117537,"date":"2023-10-27T03:55:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T09:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=117537"},"modified":"2023-10-27T03:56:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T09:56:25","slug":"fall-american-white-pelican-images-at-bear-river-mbr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2023\/10\/27\/fall-american-white-pelican-images-at-bear-river-mbr\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall American White Pelican Images At Bear River MBR"},"content":{"rendered":"

On this fall morning, I’m sharing three American White Pelican images from Bear River MBR<\/span><\/a> taken earlier this week and a bonus flock photo from last year.<\/p>\n

\"FallFall American White Pelican in a marsh at Bear River MBR \u2013 Nikon D500, f8, 1\/1600, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of the American White Pelicans that were here over the spring and summer have already migrated. I was happy to see a few at the refuge on Monday while I drove around the auto tour loop.<\/p>\n

The large, white waterbirds have always fascinated me. Having the pelicans is my viewfinder is a joy.<\/p>\n

\"AmericanAmerican White Pelican in the fall \u2013 Nikon D500, f8, 1\/2500, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

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The lighting conditions I had that morning were great for photographing these snow-white birds. I didn’t have to worry about my exposure.<\/p>\n

Of the pelicans I saw at the refuge, only three were close enough for me to take photos of.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"FishingFishing American White Pelican in fall \u2013 Nikon D500, f8, 1\/2500, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

This last pelican was farther away from me than the first two, but I liked how this image showed more of the marsh. I also like how it showed the pelican fishing.<\/p>\n

\"FlockFlock of American White Pelicans on the bank of the Bear River \u2013 Nikon D500, f9, 1\/1250, ISO 400, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I took this bonus photo of a flock of American White Pelicans on the banks of the Bear River at the refuge last September. For some reason, I hadn’t shared it yet, and I wanted to do so today. There is also a Great Egret in the frame.<\/p>\n

I worry that future generations might not have the opportunity to see American White Pelicans<\/span><\/a> as much as I have. The Great Salt Lake is still in danger of dying, and if it does, these pelicans will be forced to live elsewhere.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good. It could be better here in northern Utah if people would conserve more water so it can get to the lake.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my American White Pelican photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

On this fall morning, I’m sharing three American White Pelican images from Bear River MBR taken earlier this week and a bonus flock photo from last 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