Impertinent Pelican

Brown pelicans are a rare but exciting bird to spot at Race Rocks Ecological Reserve. This wildlife reserve is super diverse. It has harbour seals, elephant seals, Steller's sea lions, California sea lions, and tons of sea birds. One of my favourite things is seeing the inevitable interactions between the many bird species that land here throughout the year, whether it's a rest from migration or a nesting spot. This pelican seems very unimpressed at the gull who is trying to take the rock space he's carved out for himself. In fact, most pelicans seem to look down their beaks at other birds.