The last wave of Pelicans passed through here a couple of weeks ago but today this lone Pelican showed up. He's either a straggler or maybe a scout for the next (hopefully) wave of Pelicans to pass through on their migration.
Superb capture showing excellent detail and nice use of a shallow DOF. I hope he is a scout as he is way too cute to be the straggler that was left behind.
That bump is amazing. Its something that happens to both males and females during the breeding season, and just disappears by the end of the breeding season. Incredible, and a wonderful shot showing that bump.