Did you know? Out of the 8 species of pelicans, the brown pelican is the only one that plunge dives! The pelican is a remarkable bird and has made an unbelievable comeback. Once incredibly endangered, the brown pelicans and their diving antics are now a common sight here at the seashore. Video: Ten brown pelicans flying and diving in the surf, NPS Video | Padre Island National Seashore
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🪶🤩 The amazing Brown Pelican soars gracefully above the water with its impressive 8 foot wingspan before diving at speeds of up to 40mph from up to 60 feet in the air! They have special built-in airbags in their skin that inflate upon impact protecting their necks and organs. They can spot fish from over 60 feet above the surface, adjusting their dive mid-air to hit their prey precisely. A brown pelican’s pouch can hold up to 3 gallons of water — but they don’t store fish there. They scoop, dr
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The Brown Pelican is one of the most common pelican species and one of only two that dives for their food. Their webbed feet are a perfect adaptation that allows them to easily glide through the water. Pelicans have a preen gland that secretes an oily substance. This oil is spread on their feathers as a type of waterproofing to help keep them dry. While in rehabilitation, our pelican patients are routinely offered swim time. This allows our Clinic and Rehab teams to check the waterproofing on th
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