We’ve had four pelicans vacationing in the trees at the side of our lake for the winter. This week, we noticed that Peri was on his own. I think his three relatives had managed to get a flight back up north before the COVID-19 travel restrictions came into force. He must have decided to stay and enjoy the warmth of Florida for a while longer.
Now he pretty much has the lake with its abundant fish, all to himself.
I can almost see him smiling here as he frolics around practising take-offs
and landings.
For the moment, life is good and social distancing is no problem for him, as there isn’t much wildlife or even human activity around here at the moment. I feel as though we’re all holding our collective breath in unison, waiting for the next gripping episode.
Wishing you all a safe and peaceful weekend.
anotherdayinparadise 
Great shots! I do believe wildlife is better off without us humans.
Thanks so much, Resa. You’re probably right. 🙂
Can’t blame him for wanting to stay in Florida. Such magnificent creatures!
I agree. It’s not a bad place to be, especially at this time of the year.
Fun post, Sylvia.
Keep smiling!
Thanks, Nancy. 🙂
So good to see Peri having fun out there in his private pond.
Peri is sporting some nice breeding plumage…..he might catch the eye of a female flying by! 😉
I thought he had a mate but she disappeared with the other two. I’m sure they’ll hook up again. 🤗
Hard to figure ‘weekends’ anymore. It all seems much the same since my dear wife has not been working. ‘Time’ is illusive. Have a beautiful life dear friend!
One day merges into the next, but as long as we’re safe and together with someone we love, we can’t complain. 🙂
There’s no complaints from me!
Beautiful set of photos Sylvia! Stay safe!
Thanks, Aletta. You too. 🙂
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You have nice backward friends that you can connect with with exceeding “social distancing” recommendation. Mr. Peri sure has nice greeting to you.
Thanks, YC. Yes, none of my wild friends come too close. 🙂
Ah, beautiful photos of Peri enjoying the waters! You too stay safe, my dear Sylvia.
It does seem like “we’re all holding our collective breath”, doesn’t it… well said!
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Will do, dear Marina. 🤗 Peri really made my day with his antics. 👏🏻😃
…mine too! 🙂 xoxoxoxo
Excellent shots, Sylvia. NICE!! Birds in flight are SO not easy to capture clearly. Great job!! xo
Thanks, dear Amy Rose. I’m usually rubbish at capturing moving anything. 😅😘
LOL No worries. You are in good company. Too funny. Moving birds are tough!! xo
Good you can watch a bit of wildlife form your home. Stay safe!
Thanks, Ute. I love my free entertainment. 🙂
What a gorgeous display of bird and wings as he frolics around..
Thanks, Lisa. I think this was his ‘swan song’, as I haven’t seen him since.
I love these photographs, such a pleasure seeing your wildlife. 🙂
Thanks, Sue. 🙂
What an amazing wing span Peri has, I admire the way pelicans manage to take flight with quite a big body, but when you see the wing span it makes sense.
Keep well and smiling!
Thanks, Gerrie. They are amazing birds and surprisingly graceful in flight. Maybe if my arms were a bit longer, I could attempt the same. 😀
Lovely photos. I hope you are all safe and well.
Fabulous shots.
I tried capturing the essence of the pelicans we saw along Mexico’s Pacific Coast, but was unable to do so well. Perhaps one has to be neighbors with a pelican for an extended period to showcase them as beautifully as you’ve done with Peri. Glad you are all managing your way through the crisis.
Thanks so much, Lisa. We’re so fortunate to have a front row seat here when they decide to perform. 😃
WOW! Beautiful photos of a majestic bird.
Thanks so much. Tobyo. Good to see you again. 😃
awe thanks!
Thank you. I need some of that this weekend.
Stay safe and well. 🙂
Thanks, Lynette. You too. 🤗
awesome shots, Sylvia. love your photo story. 🙂
Thanks so much, Lola. 😃
Woooow fantastic pictures
Thanks, Marylou. 😃
He looks so peaceful on the lake.
Yes, he does. I hope he stays a while longer.
Our pond is usually filled with ducks but the number has been way down lately. Maybe they are social distancing as well. Great action shots.
Thanks, Karen. I think it’s eerily quiet everywhere. 😦
Love the landing shot! He’s on tippy toes.
Thanks, Anabel. 😃
These are great photos. No food shortages or need for panic buying for Peri. 😄
Thanks, Elaine. Absolutely everything he needs is here and he doesn’t need loo roll. 😅
Clever pelican!
And beautiful photos of him too!
Thanks, Dries. I think Peri is very wise. 😃
Great shots, Sylvia! I hope he finds a friend. Stay well!
Great photos. Poor guy needs some company.
Have a great weekend.
be safe.
I think he looks perfectly content. At least he’s not being hen-pecked. 🤣
LOL
Oh, I don’t dare touch that line.
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Very wise, Drew. 😅
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Those are beautiful action photos of Peri, Sylvia. Right place at the right time!
Thanks, Lavinia. 😃
Hi Sylvia. Thanks for the smiles. Stay safe.
Hi there, Frank. So good to see you. Take care. Miss you.
I take it all is well down there with you and hubby. How is your son and family?
Yes, all well and good. Son and family hunkered down in NJ. Family in South Africa also under strict lockdown. Doesn’t look like there’s any chance I’ll be able to go over for my sister’s 70th in May. Hope all is good your side.
Thanks for the info … and all good here.
Lovely photos and lucky you to enjoy this peaceful bit of nature in these trying times.
Thanks so much, Lisa.