Pelicans
📷 Sony a7 IV | Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 | ISO Auto | f/4 | 1/1600
📍 Kerkini Lake, Greece 🇬🇷
🗓 @2023
🦩 Pelicans
Capturing the beauty of #Pelicans in their natural habitat at #KerkiniLake in #Greece 🇬🇷 was a true adventure! With my #SonyA7IV and #Tamron70_180mm f/2.8 lens, I set up for #WildlifePhotography, using ISO auto, f/4, and a shutter speed of 1/1600. The scene was perfect to showcase these incredible birds in action, gliding effortlessly over the lake, searching for fish. #NaturePhotography #BirdWatching #WildlifePerfection #PelicanPhotography #BirdsofGreece #NatureLovers
Pelicans are magnificent, large water birds known for their impressive wingspans and unique, expandable throat pouches used for catching fish. Found near coastlines, lakes, and rivers worldwide, pelicans are highly social creatures that often gather in large colonies. These birds, including the iconic Dalmatian pelican found at Greece's Kerkini Lake, are distinguished by their graceful gliding over water surfaces and cooperative hunting techniques, where groups work together to drive fish toward shallower areas.
Apart from their fishing skills, pelicans are also recognized for their powerful flight. With wingspans that can reach up to 11 feet, they are able to soar at great altitudes for extended periods, conserving energy by riding thermal air currents. These remarkable birds contribute to the health of aquatic ecosystems by balancing fish populations and attracting nature enthusiasts and photographers alike, captivated by their elegance in flight and their important role in nature.
