The original snowbird.  White pelicans flock to fresh and salt water locations during their temporary residence here in Florida.  This shot was taken at Lake Tuscawilla in Ocala, Florida.

White Pelicans

These birds are a sure sign that it's winter in Florida.  I'm always happy to see them and most years I'm happy to see them leave.  This winter has been the best of both worlds - the pelicans are here and we've only had a couple of cold days.The white pelicans are much bigger than the brown ones but they seem to coexist very well.   I took this photo at Homosassa Springs State Park. 

White Pelicans

OK - there may be a few brown pelicans in the mix and maybe another odd bird but these are predominantly white pelicans.  These birds spend the summer in the upper midwest and come to Florida like other varieties of snowbirds.  These don't clog the highways and make the wait times at the local restaurants longer.  This photo was taken at the commercial fishing docks in the old town of Cortez, FL.