A Brown Pelican is perched on a mangrove tree looking towards the left. Its long bill is prominent. Photo by Wendy Dembowski.

Brown Pelicans are quite adaptable when it comes to perching and nesting. While they often choose ground nests on islands, they readily nest in trees.

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Caught this elegant heron striking a pose in the mangroves like it’s on the cover of Wetlands Weekly. Nature never skips leg day.
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