This dalmatian pelican...... the world's largest species of the bird......
was hanging out on Lake Kerkini in Greece......
where British photographer: Guy Edwardes took this picture
image shortlisted for wildlife photography award 2017.....
This year’s contest attracted almost 50,000 entries from amateurs and professionals from 95 countries.....
DEFINATELY "EYE CONTACT"!!!
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The Dalmatian pelican...... seen here on Lake Kerkini, Greece.......
is the largest species of pelican in the world......
It is native to eastern Europe, Russia and Asia.......
however.... AS USUAL!!!
its population is currently threatened !!!
from hunting,....water pollution..... and habitat loss.....particularly a decline in wetlands....
so whats new? as usual!!! :-(
anyway.....enjoy a great wildlife picture of the year entry.....
by: Guy Edwardes...from the UK
