Pelicans in Flight Over Pacific Coastal Rock
Monday, June 22nd, 2026 at 5:21:15 PM · 2026/Father's Day Camping
A large flock of brown pelicans flies in a loose formation past a prominent sea stack rising from the Pacific Ocean, while dozens of cormorants crowd the flat top of the rocky outcrop below. The overcast, grey sky and choppy steel-blue water create a dramatic, moody atmosphere typical of the Northern California or Pacific Northwest coastline. Motion blur on several of the flying birds suggests a fast-moving flock captured with a long telephoto lens, giving the image a dynamic sense of energy and movement. The sea stack is encrusted with guano and dark seaweed at its base, indicative of a well-established seabird rookery. The scene captures a wild, windswept coastal ecosystem teeming with avian life.
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