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riokid Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #1 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS We got the chance to shoot today at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine, California.We expected it to be an uneventful day due to the recent fires here in Southern California. We saw the usual stilts, avocets and ducks in the ponds. Then a flock of maybe 100 or so white pelicans came flying by. We took a few shots as they circle around the ponds. To our surprise we noticed one had a red tag on the right shoulder. Here is one shot with the tag visible: As it flew by, the identifying number was visible: Here are a couple of the un-tagged ones: We will ask our local wildlife authorities for proper identification but can anybody identify the tags? As always, your C&C are appreciated. Thanks dan Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 30, 2007 at 04:42 AM

JJBub Online Image Upload: On p.1 #2 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS Nice shooting, Dan. Love the last one with the back-lighting. Thanks for sharing. Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 30, 2007 at 04:59 AM

jdc562 Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #3 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS Good old Google had a potential answer: "Lake Walcott colony [white pelicans] will get red tags. The tags will have white unique three digit codes, and all tags are on the right wing near the “elbow.” " (Lake Walcott, easterm Idaho.) http://emmettidaho.com/contentDetail.aspx?region=6&ContentID=309377 Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 30, 2007 at 05:00 AM

riokid Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #4 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS JJBub, Thank you for stopping by and the kind compliments. Cheers dan JJBub wrote: Nice shooting, Dan. Love the last one with the back-lighting. Thanks for sharing. Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 30, 2007 at 02:33 PM

riokid Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #5 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS jdc562, That was a valuable link you have provided! We have e-mailed them based on the link in the article and the Regional Biologist from Idaho Fish and Game have responded with a bit more information. Thank you for the quick response dan jdc562 wrote: Good old Google had a potential answer: "Lake Walcott colony [white pelicans] will get red tags. The tags will have white unique three digit codes, and all tags are on the right wing near the “elbow.” " (Lake Walcott, easterm Idaho.) http://emmettidaho.com/contentDetail.aspx?region=6&ContentID=309377 Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 30, 2007 at 02:36 PM

Jody Melanson Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #6 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS I can help with the ID'ing the tags, Dan. It is a red tag and numbered 264. According to my records, his name is Bob. Seriously though, his name is really Fred. Nice shots! Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 30, 2007 at 03:24 PM

Shasoc Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #7 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS Very nice set, Dan. Good job with the exposure. I like the color in the first shot, but is the third my favorite. Thanks for sharing, Socrate Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 30, 2007 at 10:55 PM

fwyflyr Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #8 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS Dan - Nice to see you posting again. - Ken Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 30, 2007 at 11:43 PM

cbright Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #9 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS Hey, Dan. I think I can help you and Jody here. The tag is red and the number is 264 and his name is Spud. He's from Idaho for cryin' out loud! Like Ken said. Bout Time! Also, nice images! Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 31, 2007 at 12:41 AM

Dave In La Online Buy and Sell: On p.1 #10 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS super Dan....love the rim light on the last one Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 31, 2007 at 12:51 AM

Thang Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #11 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS nice shots Dan. That's one humongous tag. Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 31, 2007 at 02:06 AM

Doug Bentlage Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #12 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS Very nice shots Dan, really like 1 and 3, good job with the exposure on these guys. Doug Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 31, 2007 at 02:09 AM

riokid Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #13 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS Mr. Jody, I was told by somebody else that His name might be Ben from the Aflac family but they were not quite sure Thank you for the compliment dan Jody Melanson wrote: I can help with the ID'ing the tags, Dan. It is a red tag and numbered 264. According to my records, his name is Bob. Seriously though, his name is really Fred. Nice shots! Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 31, 2007 at 02:31 PM

riokid Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #14 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS Socrate, Thank you very much for the kind praises. Like you, I really like #3 but have top start with #1 for the research value Cheers, dan Shasoc wrote: Very nice set, Dan. Good job with the exposure. I like the color in the first shot, but is the third my favorite. Thanks for sharing, Socrate Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 31, 2007 at 02:47 PM

riokid Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #15 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS Ken, We have been quite busy with other activities, but I sure am glad to be able to post again. See you aroud the ponds dan fwyflyr wrote: Dan - Nice to see you posting again. - Ken Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 31, 2007 at 02:50 PM

riokid Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #16 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS Thanks Chris Maybe I should get some Pick 3 lottery tickets with those numbers I have to be on the lookout next time. Since they are from Idaho, they might be carrying potatos to drop on us poor birders. Hope to shoot with you by SD River soon. Cheers, dan cbright wrote: Hey, Dan. I think I can help you and Jody here. The tag is red and the number is 264 and his name is Spud. He's from Idaho for cryin' out loud! Like Ken said. Bout Time! Also, nice images! Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 31, 2007 at 03:08 PM

riokid Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #17 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS Dave, Thank you for the compliments dan Dave In La wrote: super Dan....love the rim light on the last one Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 31, 2007 at 03:09 PM

riokid Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #18 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS Thanks, Thang You are right, those tags are quite humongous. As you will soon find out when reading nursery rhymes to your kid: The better to see them Glad to be able to document this and provide important data to the researchers. See you around. dan Thang wrote: nice shots Dan. That's one humongous tag. Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 31, 2007 at 03:14 PM

riokid Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #19 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS Doug, Thank you for stopping by and the nice compliments. Cheers dan Doug Bentlage wrote: Very nice shots Dan, really like 1 and 3, good job with the exposure on these guys. Doug Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Oct 31, 2007 at 03:16 PM

Normcar21 Offline [ X ] p.1 #20 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS Fine stuff, Dan, I enjoyed the first one especially, the red tag actually being almost attractive to the shot, bringing out the contrasting cool background colors more Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Nov 01, 2007 at 01:41 AM

riokid Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #21 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS Thanks, Norm. I am glad you enjoyed the pictures, especially #1. Best regards dan Normcar21 wrote: Fine stuff, Dan, I enjoyed the first one especially, the red tag actually being almost attractive to the shot, bringing out the contrasting cool background colors more Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Nov 01, 2007 at 04:07 PM

billym Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #22 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS That's really cool. I like Pelican #264 picture the best. Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Nov 07, 2007 at 02:42 PM

Nathan Hobbs Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #23 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS all der way from Idaho' tell dem birdies tat theys needs to come on a home! yeee haw! Seriously though Blackfoot and Walcott are within a hour and a half from me, Ill have to return in the summer over there and see if I can catch your bird! Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Nov 08, 2007 at 04:47 AM

riokid Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #24 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS billym, Got lucky on that shot as the bird was flying away Thank you! dan billym wrote: That's really cool. I like Pelican #264 picture the best. Edited on Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM Nov 09, 2007 at 03:19 AM

riokid Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #25 · Pelicans - Flight 264 over SJWS Nathan, It was interesting to know that the bird came all the way from your backyard to feed here during winter To all our friends: Please be on the lookout for the tagged pelicans. The researchers in Idaho (Department of Fish and Games) are very appreciative of the information we have provided so far, and will appreciate any more sighting reports. I have been informed that at least 3 more red-tagged and one black-tagged pelicans have been seen locally. I am seeking permission to post links to the pictures. Thanks dan Nathan Hobbs wrote: all der way from Idaho' tell dem birdies tat theys needs to come on a home! yeee haw! Seriously though Blackfoot and Walcott are within a hour and a half from me, Ill have to return in the summer over there and see if I can catch your bird! Nov 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM

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