I spent some time photographing this Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) at Anclote River Park last month. This adult (it is difficult to tell the genders apart, since coloration is similar with females being slightly smaller) was just beginning to prep for breeding season, hence the yellow head and reddish bill.

The bird didn’t seem to mind the impromptu photo shoot, though it did keep an eye on me the entire time.