Pelecanus occidentalis Brown Pelican

    This specimen was photographed by Joel Wooster in Oak Hill, Volusia County, Florida on 1/24/2005. Brown Pelicans are normally quite wary and difficult to approach for photography. However, once fed they lose their fear of man and eventually can become somewhat of a pest - especially in regards to fishermen.

Pelecanus occidentalis Brown Pelican

    Below is a painting (36 x 48 inches) by Cynthia O'neal (O'neal Fine Arts Studio) based upon the above photograph.

Pelecanus occidentalis Brown Pelican