March 3, 2016

Brown Pelican Portrait

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March 3, 2016
Brown Pelican Portrait

Species: Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) | Location: Louisiana, United States

A brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) sits perched upright against a clear blue sky at the Bonnabel Boat Launch in Metairie, Louisiana.

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About The Photographer

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Dawn Wilson is a professional and award-winning wildlife photographer specializing in the wildlife of high latitudes and high altitudes. Based in Fort Collins, Colo., she has been featured in numerous publications and galleries, including Montana Outdoors, Outdoor Photographer and Nature's Best. She also writes a monthly travel column for Northern Colorado's largest newspaper and travels around the U.S. full-time in an RV. To see more of her work, purchase prints, inquire about photo workshops, and read about her RV travels, visit www.DawnWilsonPhotography.com

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