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American White Pelican / Chief Joseph Dam

Pelicans at Chief Joseph Dam

Every fall I make a trip to central Washington to photograph American White Pelicans at Chief Joseph Dam. The pelicans gather there below the dam to feast on salmon and…

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October 27, 2025

American White Pelicans in Central Washington

An American White Pelican takes flight from the Columbia River at Chief Joseph Dam.

American White Pelican / Chief Joseph Dam

American White Pelicans in Central Washington

I recently had a great two days photographing American White Pelicans in central Washington state. These birds aren't ones you necessarily associate with the Pacific Northwest. However, they can be…

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October 4, 2023

American White Pelican / Padilla Bay

American White Pelicans Visit Padilla Bay

American White Pelicans aren't rare, at least not in general. But they are rare in western Washington. So when I heard that there was a large group in Padilla Bay--part…

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July 26, 2017