This blog is dedicated to the environmental well-being of our Florida coastal habitat.

This blog is
dedicated to the environmental well-being of coastal habitat.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Pelican biting off more than he can chew...

Fishermen were tossing some whole fish off the dock. A flock of pelicans were ready and waiting for the meal.
The tooth-like structure at the tip of the bill is used as an “egg tooth” to open the egg and, after hatching, serves as a tool for preening feathers.

The Pouch Can Hold More Than the Belly Can.