The three shaggy-coiffed birds you see here are Dalmatian pelicans, posing on chilly Lake Kerkini in Greece. These waterfowl are among the largest freshwater bird species in the world, with wingspans stretching as wide as 11 feet. Dalmatian pelicans generally breed during the first four months of the year, building their nests on or near the ground, and sometimes upon vegetation floating in water. While breeding, they form monogamous pairs, though they generally don"t pair up for life.
Giants of the avian world
Today in History
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It’s Canada’s national day
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A river runs through it
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Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy
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Let s crack the code
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National Llama Day
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Singing praises of the oceans
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Get the bear facts
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Peel Castle on St. Patrick’s Isle with the Isle of Man in the background
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International Day for Monuments and Sites
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Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds, England
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In search of roadside attractions on ‘America’s Highway’
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Feeling lazy? Today s your day.
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GOAL!
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Happy Diwali!
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Canada Day
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Floating market, Kaptai Lake, Bangladesh
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A new tradition in London
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We stand with Ukraine
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It s Slovenia s Independence and Unity Day
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Replica of a Viking home in Dublin National Botanic Gardens, Ireland
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Indigenous living
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Hello, harbinger of spring
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Zion National Park Turns 100
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Mountains fit for a queen
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Apples ready for harvest in Minnesota
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International Archaeology Day
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Moving as one
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Festival of British Archaeology
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International Jazz Day
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International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend
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