Check out this little cutie. Whilst we do get babies this time of the year
(some who lose their way) they never cease to amaze me.
This little one was reported in a vacant yard at the
back of a very busy industrial/shopping area – very lucky she didn’t land on
the road.
On her very first flight seeking out the fishing
grounds, she has ‘fallen’ out of the sky exhausted so we picked her and put her
in a nice quiet warm room for the afternoon – after rehydration and a couple of
fish she promptly went to sleep.
Her beak is only 28.5 cm long but will grow quickly to
about 35cm. The baby pelican’s top beak
is grey. At approximately 10 – 12 weeks old they leave their nesting
area – a big adventure for a little bird.
She was released late afternoon
in a safe area with the local flock to show her what to do.
I have observed her twice a day – every day and she is
coping very well and has learnt to stay with the ‘big boys’ and hopefully away
from humans.
This sort of experience warms your heart and confirms
why we love what we do.
Betty
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