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by Kathy White
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Preening Pelican is the title of this photograph taken at a East Dallas, Texas lake. What is preening? Preening means to smooth or clean... more
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"Preening Pelican" is the title of this photograph taken at a East Dallas, Texas lake. What is preening? Preening means to smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak or bill. Waterfowl need to protect themselves against becoming water-logged whilst swimming, and in wet weather. They do this by keeping their feathers in top condition by preening themselves on a regular basis. The process of preening removes parasites and scales that cover newly sprouting feathers, but also involves the spreading of oil over clean feathers. To me, that looks like what this pelican is doing, almost stopping to pose for me.
We love to visit this lake whenever we can to see the beautiful pelicans, Mallard ducks, geese, the graceful swan, American coots and various other colorful waterfowl. We love to watch the kids feed the coots, ducks and seagulls. White Rock Lake at Sunset Bay is full of life and noise and laughter every time we go there.
Sunset Bay is very sheltered and the waterfowl fl...
I have always loved to take pictures. My first job, at age 16, was receptionist for our local newspaper, but the owners soon included me in taking photos, darkroom and writing articles. Years later, a terrible event in my personal life brought back a love of taking photos that I had not been pursuing to any great extent. My only child passed away at the age of 22. He was such a wonderful guy and I feel blessed that God chose me to be his mom. Reeling from his death, I sought some sort of diversion, needing to get my mind focused on anything besides my great loss. After a bad fall that resulted in surgery, I was recuperating at home and stir crazy. My husband took me out for drives in the country. We bought a new digital camera...
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Kathy White
Thanks so much to Digital Designs for the photo feature in our group, FAA Portraits-Birds!
Kathleen Struckle
This Guy is so cute. Having a bad hair day L/f
Kathy White replied:
Thank you Kathleen! I love to go see the pelicans that hang out there! LOL to the hair day comment! ;) Thank you for the like and fave.
Lynn Hopwood
cool shot!
Kathy White replied:
Thank you Lynn! I appreciate the visit!! :)
Nava Jo Thompson
Kathy---this is extra cute---congratulations on your WFS feature---lvf
Kathy White replied:
Thank you Nava Jo! I appreciate your promotion! ;)
Judith Russell-Tooth
Wonderful shot. v/f
Kathy White replied:
Thank you for the visit, compliment, vote and favorite Judith! I appreciate it!
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Kathy, Congratulations on your Featured Image in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery ! Nice capture of this Pelican, I've never seen a white one. Thanks for sharing. L/F
Kathy White replied:
So glad you liked it Jeannie! Thank you for the like and fave!
Kathy White
Preening Pelican was featured in the group Wildlife One A Day by administrator Mariola Bitner! Thanks so much Mariola!!
Meryl Goudey
Love the hints of blue. Liked
Kathy White replied:
Thank you so much for visiting and liking Meryl!
Randy Rosenberger
It is truly an honor to showcase your talents and beautiful artworks within our site. I am proud to display this fine piece of beauty you have created for us to enjoy and share with others. LIKED Forever, Elvis
Kathy White replied:
Thank you so much for the feature Randy! So glad to see you back!! I am honored...