Pelicans

I was very pleasantly surprised to see the famous St James's Park pelicans resting on this side of the lake as I walked into the office. They're usually well over the other side towards Horse Guards Parade. No chance of a decent photo as they were mostly curled up against the morning cold.

Contrasting https://365project.org/boxplayer/extras/2024-02-27
Shadow https://365project.org/boxplayer/365/2024-02-27

27 February 2024
St James's Park SW1

[Babs]

Your pelicans look totally different to ours here in Australia.

[Judith Johnson]

They make a lovely scene!

[Barb]

Very pretty scene!

[Susan Wakely]

Lovely to see them.

[Christine Sztukowski]

I love the lighting on the pelicans

[Corinne C]

Such a lovely image

[Dorothy]

The pelicans look like they have a pink tinge in the morning light. Pretty.

[Kathy A]

These are interesting looking pelicans. Are they pink or is that the light?

[Brian]

Delightful

[Issi Bannerman]

How lovely. I don't think I knew they existed!

[haskar]

Lovely scene.

[Boxplayer]

@onewing @busylady @bjywamer @wakelys @365projectorgchristine @corinnec @illinilass @kjarn @briaan @jamibann @haskar thanks all, I think they were a bit pinkish. They've been in the park (not these particular individuals obvs) for 100s of years after a gift from Russia https://www.londonxlondon.com/pelicans-of-st-james-park/

[Oli Lindenskov]

Lovely shot👍😊

[Dorothy]

@boxplayer
How interesting, I’ve seen them for years but never knew they were a gift from Russia! I’ll see them again this autumn.

[Agnes]

Great shot

[Dave]

Wonderful shot and I learned England has pelicans.

[Bec]

Lovely scene and shot! Yes, I’ve just learnt the UK has pelicans too.

[Margaret Brown]

Such a colourful shot, didn’t know we had pelicans!

[John]

They are so funny when they walk around the park.

[Renee Salamon]

Lucky you, lovely scene

[Jo Worboys]

What a great opportunity it's not everyday you see pelicans!

[Beverley]

A lovely pod of pelicans… nice way to start your day!

[Phil Howcroft]

they look rather lovely Box' , glad you enjoyed looking at them ,

[bkb in the city]

A very nice surprise