Pelican Squadron Skims Over Stormy Pacific Waters
Monday, June 22nd, 2026 at 5:21:13 PM · 2026/Father's Day Camping
A large flock of approximately 15-20 brown pelicans flies in a characteristic single-file formation low over the Pacific Ocean under a heavy overcast sky. The birds are captured mid-flight with wings spread, displaying the classic pelican silhouette with their distinctive large wingspans. The ocean below is rough and grey-green, with whitecaps and breaking waves visible near a rocky outcropping on the right edge of the frame. The overall mood is dramatic and elemental, with the monochromatic palette of grey sky and steel-blue sea creating a moody coastal atmosphere. A few straggler birds appear lower and to the left of the main formation, suggesting active movement and natural flock behavior.
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