Bird Photography at Kerr Dam, Oklahoma
Photograph winter birds at Kerr Dam in Oklahoma, including pelicans, gulls, eagles, and cormorants. Tips for capturing unique shots in cold-weather conditions.
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American White Pelicans: Rare?
Learn about the current conservation status of the American White Pelican. Get information on historical population declines and recent rebounds.
Pelican Landing Gracefully
Watching American White Pelicans land gracefully on the water as I sat near the Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam. Photo and description of their unique landing.
Unique Fishing Tactics of American White Pelicans
A blog post describing how American White Pelicans catch fish differently below Kerr Dam in Oklahoma compared to a small lake.
American White Pelican’s Graceful Landing
Experience a majestic scene as an American White Pelican spreads its immense wings during a graceful landing on Oklahoma’s Sally Jones Lake.
American White Pelicans in Flight at Sally Jones Lake
Come see incredible flight photography of American White Pelicans gliding over Oklahoma’s Sally Jones Lake. Massive wingspans make them a majestic sight.
American White Pelican’s Unexpected Pastime
While photographing at a wildlife refuge, I captured intriguing behavior of an American White Pelican tossing around a small object in a seeming game of catch.
An American White Pelican in Action
A wildlife photographer captures the moment an American White Pelican throws its head back and opening its pouch-like beak wide.
American White Pelicans at Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam
A wildlife photography blog post detailing my experience photographing American white pelicans at the Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam near Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
American White Pelican Fishing at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
American White Pelican fishing at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, captured with Fujifilm X-T3 and Canon lens.
Three American White Pelicans
Photographing American White Pelicans at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, capturing their beauty and teamwork in their natural habitat.
American White Pelican Landing On River
I was photographing American White Pelicans near Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam in Oklahoma. I photographed this one landing on the River. I was sitting in the rocks on the south side of the river with my camera and lens on a tripod. Gear Used: Camera: Canon EOS 7D Lens: Canon EF 500 mm f/4L … Read more
Capturing the American White Pelican Feeding On A Minnow
A first-hand account of witnessing and photographing an American White Pelican fishing and swallowing minnows whole at the Robert S. Kerr Reservoir in Oklahoma.
American White Pelican Portrait
In May 2019, I had the opportunity to visit the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma and capture a stunning photo of an American White Pelican.