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NikonF4s
18th of January 2005 (Tue), 04:33
We don't have Pelicans in New Zealand, so I couldn't resist photographing this one in Mykonos in 03.
Somebody should tell this guy that a Pelicans beak can hold more than his belly can!!
Mills
18th of January 2005 (Tue), 08:16
Good stuff! Second has a great look.
fslshooter
18th of January 2005 (Tue), 08:36
Pelicans are plentiful around here -- but I'd never pose with one like that! It's a keeper for sure -- nice.
CyberDyneSystems
18th of January 2005 (Tue), 12:19
What great shots!

I want to play with the pelicans! :(

Nice use of fill flash ;)
marie
18th of January 2005 (Tue), 14:35
I love to see pelicans and they are beautiful shots

I wonder why there are none in New Zealandhttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_confused.gif
as there is plenty of them in Australia
RockOne
18th of January 2005 (Tue), 20:18
Nice picture. Dont think I'd be putting my head in there though

Marie - i was wondering that too. I was surprised that they aren't there. My book on Australian birds says that during drought times in Australia they are sometimes found in New Zealand, Indonesia and the Solomon Islands, so they must be easily capable of the journey - seems like they just don't want to stay there :-)
Moppie
18th of January 2005 (Tue), 20:54
seems like they just don't want to stay there :-)
I think the Moa's chase them away :p

It also gets a bit cold for them in the winter I imagine.
RockOne
18th of January 2005 (Tue), 21:00
Seems like the're used to be some there, but died out after mans arrival :-(

http://www.nzbirds.com/Pelican.html
http://www.petermaas.nl/extinct/newzealand.htm
Moppie
18th of January 2005 (Tue), 21:31
I told you Moa's chased them away :)
RockOne
18th of January 2005 (Tue), 21:42
I told you Moa's chased them away
Now theres a bird I'd love to have seen (and Haasts Eagle) !

Next time I see a Pelican I might have to mention to it that moas are now extinct and that NZ has an excellent reputation for seafood. Might be overrun with them then :-) :-)
NikonF4s
19th of January 2005 (Wed), 01:59
Haha, don't be too sure, I'm sure there are a few Moas left, even if they are of the Masport variety!!!
There have been a few 'sightings' around the Fjiordland, and Marlborough Sounds areas.
RockOne
19th of January 2005 (Wed), 03:38
I'm sure there are a few Moas left
I keep tellling myself that too. Ever the optimist, I'm hoping to see (and photograph)one while I'm there in a couple of weeks time :-)

No moa, no moa
In old Ao-tea-roa.
Can't get 'em.
They've et 'em;
They've gone and there aint no moa! :lol: :cool:
Moppie
19th of January 2005 (Wed), 20:52
No moa, no moa
In old Ao-tea-roa.
Can't get 'em.
They've et 'em;
They've gone and there aint no moa! :lol: :cool:

LOL!

Iv never heard that before.


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