California Brown Pelicans flying on a Wave, Pelecanus occidentalis

California Brown Pelicans flying on a wave, riding the updraft from the wave. Encinitas and Carlsbad coastline in the background., Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 30275
California Brown Pelicans flying on a wave, riding the updraft from the wave. Encinitas and Carlsbad coastline in the background.

This image is featured in: The Original Wind Surfers: Pelicans, Waves and Surf

Species: Brown Pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus
Image ID: 30275
Format: Digital 9:16
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