Back to the recent BirdingPI.com road trip, an outing to the amazing Hog Island WMA, Surry, VA, on the James River northwest of Newport News. (More on Hog Island in upcoming posts.)
Normally after spotting Brown Pelican on the US east coast, it’s “pelican hunt: mission accomplished.” So, rather/extremely surprised to see a flock (10 individuals) of American White Pelican in the lagoon east of the main road by the Hog Island WMA entrance! White Pelicans = highly unusual for this location at this time of year; completely unexpected to see these beautiful/large birds.
