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Today is World Migratory Bird Day!
Did you know, that one of the park's largest migratory bird visitors is the American White Pelican?
Photo by Mac Stone (@MacStonePhoto )
Did you know, that one of the park's largest migratory bird visitors is the American White Pelican?
Photo by Mac Stone (@MacStonePhoto )
White Pelicans have one of the largest wingspans of any bird in North America, measuring approximately 9-9.5 feet. Those long wings are needed to support their body which can weigh between 10-13 pounds.
White Pelicans can often be found in the Everglades from late fall through the spring. They spend their time here mainly on coastal waters, bays, and estuaries where they can forage in the shallow water and rest on exposed areas such as sandbars.
