Atmospheric pic of preening pelican in Cairns

I love the colours of this early-morning shot. The bird is an Australian Pelican, chilling out at the edge of the Coral Sea.

Common name: Australian Pelican
Scientific name: Pelecanus conspicillatus
Approximate length: 170 cm
Approximate wingspan: 2.5 m
Date spotted: 15 May 2022 (dry season)
Location: Cairns Esplanade, Far North Queensland, Australia: 16°55’05.0″S 145°46’33.3″E

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