So Worried

I took this picture in February of a pelican in front of the only bridge to Sanibel and Captiva Islands. While watching TV now as Irma ravages all of Florida, I heard a weather forecaster on CBS national news say "It's islands like Captiva that may be swallowed by the water". People are writing their phone number on their children's arms with markers "just in case". I've seen some videos where the gulf water and ocean have disappeared, being sucked out by the storm, and then will come back as the storm surge, putting everything several feet under water.

[jackie edwards]

So very sad😢

[Cathy Donohoue]

That's a great shot. I love seeing feathers.

[Diana]

It is horrific!

[MB]

This is so scary. I am praying for all of Florida. Beautiful shot. I hope he has a safe place to go.

[Lisa Hansknecht]

Beautiful. I hope just as beautiful after the surge and storms.

[Catherine P]

Beautiful!

[Ann Williams]

It's just awful, what we're seeing on the news. Thoughts with those affected. This looks like a young pelican?

[Beryl Lloyd]

A beautiful shot I hope he stays safe , and my heart and prayers go out to the whole of Florida as they face this devastating Storm !

[Lynne Hart]

Lovely shot, my thoughts are with the residents of all the islands and Florida as they prepare / fight / clear up after Irma. We have seen images from the region on the TV news - so shocking.

[Pam Knowler]

The images we are seeing on TV of the havoc Irma is creating is so frightening!! My thoughts and prayers are with every one affected by this frightening hurricane!!

[Ashley]

Beautiful pelican!

Wonder what it does to a child's psyche to have their parent write their phone number on their arm???? It's so hard to imagine having no other options!!!

[Suzanne]

I am so sorry

[Bep]

A beautiful image. Awful news, so shocking...

[Kas]

A worrying time indeed. All we can do is wait and pray.

[gloria jones]

Super shot...great details and cool background

[Rick]

Great shot of this fellow. Have often wondered where all of the wildlife goes during the storms.

[Islandgirl]

Lovely shot of the Pelican!
So sad what is happening right now in Florida! :(

[Lou Ann]

Beautiful pelican. Yes we are holding our breath for Florida.

[sally agnew]

Lovely capture. Hard to comprehend the ferocity of the storm and ensuing damage :(

[Helen Sanderson]

great shot...so different in colour to our pelican

[Danette Thompson]

Many of my friends have been freaking out all day today with all the tornado warnings. It'll be dark when we start feeling it.

[Carole Sandford]

A terrible time for Florida. A great shot.

[Joanna kate]

A very difficult and worrying time... great shot of the bird with the arc of the bridge behind

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Terrific shot

[Maggiemae]

Sounds like a tsunami effect which is horrifying! But a peaceful scene here and well shot! fav

[Ann H. LeFevre]

It's a scary thought and the pictures so far show the storm is living up to its forecast. We'll be holding our breath for a few days. Good shot.

[Denise Wood]

Great capture but such a sad time for all concerned :)

[Phil Howcroft]

awwww just so cute

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture.

[Harry J Benson]

great expression

[Rachel]

Irma is so frightening. I hope everyone can stay safe.

[elkehochban]

Great shot, with super details! Let's hope that Irma will soon be a distant memory.

[diane day]

fantastic capture and detail.... Praying for all who are impacted by Irma

[Dawn]

A wonderful detailed capture

[Kahsia]

Beautiful image with lots of detail.

[Connie Little]

Wonderful shot of this pelican. It looks so different to ours. Glad I don't live in an area that is affected by hurricanes. So scary and sad.

[Jane Pittenger]

Yes, me too

[judith deacon]

A wonderful capture but seen today under such sad circumstances.

[Issi Bannerman]

Great bird and backdrop. Scary times!

[Kerri Michaels]

great shot fav

[Kerri Michaels]

fav

[carol white]

A super capture

[wendy frost]

A brilliant capture but a terrifying experience to go through.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Excellent capture and he is posing so nicely.

[Claude Trew]

Fabulous image, so much details on his wet feathers, and beautiful lighting. Fav

[haskar]

Great shot.

[CC Folk]

Beautiful capture...horrible hurricane and devastation in its path. Key West has been on my bucket list to visit. I will have to wait now and it won/t be quite the same. Fav.