American White Pelican – 5/30/13

Observer: Vin Zollo

Observation Date: 5/30/13

Observation Time: 10:45 a.m.

Observation Location: Lake Massapoag

Common Name: American White Pelican

Scientific Name: Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Comments: Originally spotted by Valerie White while canoeing on the lake. This is a rare bird in Massachusetts and a possible first record for Norfolk County. It was there for about a day and a half. Phone-scoped picture.

Another photo can be found on Flickr.

More Information: All About Birds