Syncronized Diving

© Linda M. Brown

Syncronized Diving

Uploaded: July 13, 2009

Description

This is part of a large group of pelicans on Lake Yellowstone. ...they dove and rose as a group every few seconds.

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/8 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Tedd Cadd level-deluxe July 13, 2009

I like the blurred motion of their heads diving.

The action is a feeding technique they use. The pelicans make a vibration with their bodies and can actually "herd" fish. Once the meal is sufficiently collected, they feast. #1153842

Linda M. Brown July 14, 2009

Hi Tedd, Thanks for the info. That would explain why they formed such a tight circle... surrounding the fish. #7737733

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