sony H-7; f/4.5; 1/125 sec
f/4.5; 1/320 sec
This bird is found in many water tracts of India, the large blue-black spots on the upper beak is a key to identify this species. When not fishing or sleeping they spend time preening themselves. They fish in a group. In the 2nd photograph, there were actually three pelicans; but only two are visible. They form a semicircle, drive the fish towards the shallow waters and then scoop the fish out with their pouch which acts like a net. The bag is actually the pelican's elastic skin which overhangs the entire length of the lower bill.
These birds prefer tall trees for nesting and may lay upto 3 white eggs at a time.
Photographed at Bangalore ( unable to recall the name given to the lake. )
Awaiting your comments.