Bald eagles may be the symbol of our country, but they’re pretty small compared to white pelicans ... the little bird is 9 weeks old. With a three-gallon bill, adult pelicans are capable ...
The colony upriver of The Dalles is now home to 5,000 breeding adult pelicans, according to a 2024 population estimate by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The bird’s prolonged stay in the pond concluded that it was likely unable to fly and locals familiar became concerned for Whitey as the ice began to form on the pond. “American White Pelicans ...