Born to fish carving is carved out of 56 inch diameter log and stands just under 4 feet tall. Carved out of a majestic cottonwood was a challenge to fit three life size pelicans with the middle one wings open. Inspired by watching them fly past me on the way to the rapids and to watch them work together to school up minnows. They are fisherman
Pelicans are large water birds with distinctive long bills and a distinctive throat pouch, which they use to catch fish.
There are eight different species of pelicans, which can be found all over the world, from the Americas to Australia and Africa.
Pelicans are expert fishers and are able to catch fish in a variety of ways, including diving from the air or water, scooping fish up in their bills, or dipping their heads underwater.
Pelicans are social birds and often hunt and roost in large groups, known as colonies.
Pelicans have a wingspan of up to 10 feet (3 meters), making them one of the largest flying birds in the world.
The brown pelican, which is found in the Americas, is the only pelican species that dives into the water from the air to catch fish.
Pelicans have been known to eat up to 4 pounds (1.8 kg) of fish in a single day.
Pelicans are known for their unique ability to store fish in their throat pouches, which can hold up to three times the amount of food as their stomachs.
Pelicans are monogamous and will often mate for life, returning to the same nesting site year after year.
Pelicans are sensitive to pollution and habitat destruction and are considered to be an indicator species for the health of wetland ecosystems.
