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Birds of Fall 2022

Welcome to my visual diary of the beautiful birds I photographed during the months of Autumn.

A Great Egret

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A Great Egret

Great Egret egret

$This American White Pelican was found with an unfortunately long list of injuries. He was taken to the International Bird Rescue on April 27, 2022, after experiencing an unknown trauma. He was suffering from a clavicle fracture on his right side, pubic bone fractures, Bumblefoot on both feet, intestinal parasites, bald spots throughout his feathers, and emaciation. After performing radiographs, staff also found he had ingested a screw.<br /> <br /> This pelican had the unique experience of recovering among hundreds of Brown Pelicans, and these two species seldom interact. White pelicans feed in shallow lakes, rivers, and marshes – unlike Brown Pelicans, who plunge for their fish along the coasts. In care, pelicans don’t discriminate as long as everyone gets a fish.<br /> <br /> Despite his injuries, one of the most time-consuming challenges this bird faced was growing back his feathers. The Bird Rescue staff tracked his progress by monitoring his flight in the aviary. Once he could fly across the large pools without any trouble, he was cleared for release.<br /> <br /> On September 8th, after 134 days in care, this Pelican was released in San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine, CA. When I learned that he was hanging out at the Sanctuary and making friends with other American White Pelicans, I took a trip to photograph him. In this image, you can a portion of his silver foot band that identifies him and his care.$
$This is a better image of the American White Pelican that spent 134 days in the care of the International Bird Rescue, recovering from a clavicle fracture on his right side, pubic bone fractures, Bumblefoot on both feet, intestinal parasites, bald spots throughout his feathers, and emaciation.<br /> <br /> When I learned that he was released in San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine, CA., I took a trip to photograph him.$
$This is the third image of the American White Pelican that spent 134 days in the care of the International Bird Rescue, recovering from a clavicle fracture on his right side, pubic bone fractures, Bumblefoot on both feet, intestinal parasites, bald spots throughout his feathers, and emaciation.<br /> <br /> When I learned that he was released in San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine, CA., I took a trip to photograph him.$

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