I’m a newbie here, so please excuse
if I’m describing the obvious!
Three days ago I witnessed four pelicans by
Weston Park performing what appeared to be a strange ritual: after gathering
branches and twigs and flying about with them, they began thrashing the water
with their wings (still with a branch in beak) and performing various gyrations.
I photographed their activities (several pics are on my website at www.raydrew.net/pelicans.htm )
It appears that the pelicans have gone now
after a three day appearance. I’d be very grateful if anyone could let me
know whether this was a kind of mating ritual, a nest building ritual, or otherwise?
Cheers
Ray Drew
