Pelican floating in Gulf of Mexico off Sanibel Island

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Barrier island of Sanibel in Florida is a natural habitat for the brown pelican, which can be seen fishing along the shores of the nutrient rich water.

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Size: 2703px × 3260px
Location: Tarpon Beach on Sanibel Island, Florida US
Photo credit: © jodi buchan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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