Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)

I saw this pelican hanging out with some gull friends on some craggy rocks in the ocean at Laguna Beach, California on January 29th 2011 at about 3:30PM.  I climbed out on some scratchy rocks with no shoes on to get these pics. I am glad I did though, a little discomfort to see these birds hanging out was totally worth it.  Plus a tidal pool was spotted on the way back- it was full of sea anemones and tube snails. More on that later.  For now you can read more about the California Brown Pelican here.