[TN-Bird] Re: White Pelicans hurt by hail storm

 
 
In a message dated 4/29/2006 6:27:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
kcleggett@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
David  Haggard is quoted in a fairly lengthy discussion on characteristics 
and  habits of the White Pelican.

This included the  following:
"........Because of their weight and massive wingspan, white  pelicans can't 
take off from dry land,"  he explained.   "Pelicans usually take off from 
water by flapping their wings and running  across the surface until they are 
airborne."

Ken  Leggett
Dyersburg, TN




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Haggard needs to recheck his facts. I've seen these birds take off from  land 
around here when roosting on sandbars and also at their nesting sites in  the 
Dakotas. When nesting in large colonies, taking off from land would be a  
prerequisite for survival. I suggest reading Paul A. Johnsgard's,  Cormorants, 
Darters, and Pelicans of the World. Just thought I'd quash the info  before 
another urban myth was started ;o0..................  

Good Birding  !!!

Jeff R. Wilson / TLBA
6298 Memphis-Arlington Road
Bartlett, TN  38135




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