The birds and the boats occupy the same space in the canal, so birds are often perched on the boats. This one pooped on the deck, but I am told he only does this on this particular boat. He and the owner must have a longstanding beef.
One of my favorite things to do when I've gone to Florida is to go to the Pensacola area to shoot pictures of the brown pelicans. They're so photogenic! Loved you story about him and the owner.