See our Guide to Photographing Pelicans in La Jolla.
Another shot of a California brown pelican in flight (Pelecanus occidentalis).
California brown pelican in flight, soaring over the ocean with its huge wings outstretched. The wingspan of the brown pelican can be over 7 feet wide. The California race of the brown pelican holds endangered species status.
Image ID: 20012
Species: Brown Pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus
Location: La Jolla, California, USA
See: brown pelican photos.