Pages

▼

Sunday, May 11, 2008

GEORGE THE ESCAPED PELICAN

Say hello to George posing nicely here showing his best side. George is a bit of a celebrity as he escapes from the Wildlife Park, here on the Isle of Man, to Ramsey, usually the promenade, (where this pic was taken) on several occasions. Why he only flies to Ramsey is a mystery, must be good fishing for pelicans. He is not the first escapee pelican, that honour goes to Scotty in '98, and I'm sure he won't be the last. Scotty though made it to Scotalnd, so obviously a more adventurous pelican. Actually I think George just wanted to feature in the Ramsey Daily Photo and was a bit miffed I have photographed so many other birds. He's make a great odd shot sometime. Whole new meaning to a Pelican Crossing!

For more camera critters see MISTY DAWN Camera ctrittrers.
at

37 comments:

  1. RosieMay 11, 2008 at 10:02 AM

    He doesn't look like my idea of a pelican!
    Or maybe it is just me because to be fair, I have never seen a pelican this close.
    Good choice ;)

    ReplyDelete
  2. imacMay 11, 2008 at 11:26 AM

    Hello George, nice to meet ya.
    Great photo, he looks so proud to have been photographed by a Master.

    ReplyDelete
  3. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMay 11, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    Babooshka: Very nice capture of George and his story. Great photo.

    ReplyDelete
  4. AnonymousMay 11, 2008 at 12:10 PM

    Hello, George. You are a handsome devil and I know your beak doesn't hold more than your belly can. You are a handsome dude and I suspect you fly away looking for the opposite sex.

    I posted a picture of my furry mother for Mother's Day. She was so special we considered her part of our family.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Flying SoloMay 11, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    Great catch Babooshka but I hope that George next time reaches his aim! LOL

    ReplyDelete
  6. AnonymousMay 11, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    This PERFECT photo is the one I liked most this week! A great shot really! Bravo!

    ReplyDelete
  7. BarbMay 11, 2008 at 12:34 PM

    George must keep in contact with his adoring public! :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. George TownboyMay 11, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    How wonderful to find such an exquisite photo of a beautiful bird that is also my namesake!! He obviously needs to be free!!

    ReplyDelete
  9.  gmirageMay 11, 2008 at 1:57 PM

    Surely a baby would fit there no? Great shot! George seem to pose for you! ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  10. DeeMomMay 11, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    Fabulous shot of an awesome bird

    ReplyDelete
  11. Jenny86753oh9May 11, 2008 at 2:26 PM

    Great shot! I usually only see pictures of pelicans standing on a pier post or some such thing. He's a beaut!

    ReplyDelete
  12. SharonMay 11, 2008 at 2:34 PM

    This picture of George is great and I enjoyed the story to go with it! Thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  13. ratmammyMay 11, 2008 at 2:45 PM

    Gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  14. JAMJARSUPERSTARMay 11, 2008 at 3:34 PM

    We have ducks on the field outside our house which is pretty cool - think they've escaped from the nature reserve. George is amazing!
    Ciao

    Scarlet x

    ReplyDelete
  15. Lilli & NevadaMay 11, 2008 at 3:58 PM

    What a lovely story and George is a very handsome fellow

    ReplyDelete
  16. veroMay 11, 2008 at 4:04 PM

    Hello George, nice to meet you!

    ReplyDelete
  17. maryt/theteachMay 11, 2008 at 4:17 PM

    Babooshka, what a great close-up of a pelican... :D

    ReplyDelete
  18. i beatiMay 11, 2008 at 4:47 PM

    amazing guy

    ReplyDelete
  19. KyaniteMay 11, 2008 at 4:50 PM

    OK- he's a fun guY!
    Am struggling to visit this meme - no order!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Misty DawnSMay 11, 2008 at 6:06 PM

    George is REALLY cool! What a GREAT photo for Camera-Critters!

    So "Scotty" made it to "Scotland"? How appropriate!

    What a fun CC post!

    ReplyDelete
  21. mrsnesbittMay 11, 2008 at 6:21 PM

    Did you hear on the news about the lady who had a pelican swoop down on her as she lay sunbathing? Phew!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Alex MaziluMay 11, 2008 at 6:46 PM

    If I go to a wildlife park...once...i ll take 10 000 shots. :D
    Excellent photo.

    ReplyDelete
  23. The D in D & TMay 11, 2008 at 6:53 PM

    George is a very handsome pelican!

    ReplyDelete
  24. marleyMay 11, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    This photo is great and reminds me of a trip to London. I had never seen a Pelican before (I know!) and I first saw one last year in St James' park in London. I couldn't believe how big they were! The Pelicans in the park were in the news as they had eaten a pigeon (whole!) in front of a group of shocked school children!!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Destitute RebelMay 11, 2008 at 9:28 PM

    What an interesting story of the great escape babooshka, love the picture.

    ReplyDelete
  26. Lady DemeterMay 11, 2008 at 10:35 PM

    interesting story and good photo.

    thanks for visiting my blog! :)

    ReplyDelete
  27. iBlowfishMay 11, 2008 at 11:39 PM

    There is always something interesting in your picture. Sometimes a story behind it, or perfect angle in your shot. And I like this shot too.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Gigi AnnMay 12, 2008 at 1:37 AM

    So George the Pelican escaped, did the Pelican Police ever catch him, and return him home?

    Cute picture, he is so relaxed, just sitting there I guess with his belly full;)

    ReplyDelete
  29. • Eliane •May 12, 2008 at 2:15 AM

    Oh hello George! I think you are right: he looks a little resentful. I'm sure he'll feel much better when he'll see a printout of your blog featuring him as the star of the day. So what will happen to George? How will he go back home? Or will he stay and make friend with Scotty?

    ReplyDelete
  30. OlivierMay 12, 2008 at 6:53 AM

    Superbe ce portrait, j'aime beaucoup l'angle.

    Superb this portrait, I love the angle.

    ReplyDelete
  31. Gerald (SK14)May 12, 2008 at 7:40 AM

    he looks a bit forlorn to me but now he's a star!

    ReplyDelete
  32. SheenaMay 12, 2008 at 12:42 PM

    Beautiful.... :)

    All of your photographs are beautiful... gorgeous shots! :)

    ReplyDelete
  33. SheenaMay 12, 2008 at 12:42 PM

    Beautiful.... :)

    All of your photographs are beautiful... gorgeous shots! :)

    ReplyDelete
  34. bundle-o-contradictionsMay 12, 2008 at 7:58 PM

    That is some bird!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  35. TairebabsMay 14, 2008 at 5:54 PM

    Babooshka great shot! George really posed for his spotlight!

    ReplyDelete
  36. AshrunnerMay 14, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    George proves one thing...you can't keep a good pelican down. Nice portrait of him.

    ReplyDelete
  37. AnonymousMay 17, 2008 at 12:58 AM

    Hello George! Your Pelicans look very different from the ones Down Under!

    ReplyDelete