Displaying Brandt's Cormorant ~ This Brandt's Cormorant was displaying, trying to impress the lady cormorants. He assumed this strange position, raising his beak into the air, and flapping his wings. For a little while he had some admirers, and finally one participated in some beak-play, but then flew off, apparently not sufficiently impressed. He went back to displaying, ever hopeful.
Flying Pelican ~ This Brown Pelican flew over the incoming surf at La Jolla Cove, San Diego area.
Nesting Brandt's Cormorants ~ This pair of cormorants had eggs in their nest, perched high on the cliff side above the ocean. They showed the white breeding plumes and bright skin patches at the neck.
