Here is the newest children’s counting primer!

One White Pelican

Two White Pelicans

Three White Pelicans

Four White Pelicans

For more birding with children, see the books I have co-authored.

I arrived at Port Washington a bit before 6 am this morning. When one wants to photograph white birds, it is important to capture their images before the sun gets to high in the sky. Intense sun tends to “blow out” white in photographs. I hope you enjoy the fishing sequence … cool birds.

White Pelicans Fishing on Lake Michigan (all the same bird and sequence)

Close-Up of a fish in the Pouch! (different bird)

I was not planning on going to Port Washington at sunrise this morning, but when I learned a flock was hanging out in the harbor, I could not resist. I knew from previous visits to this area that birds which eat fish would be near the power plant discharge at sunrise. I had planned on looking for warblers, but the best made plans …

White Pelican Landing Sequence (check-out flight!)

Close-Up of Walking on Water!