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American White Pelicans Pensively plumb the skies above Clear Lake An ancient bird on an ancient lake Superbly soaring, snow white elegance Marked with-black-tipped flight feathers Majestically skim the lyrical lake, Leisurely wingbeats keeping time. Pelicans are in possession of An aerodynamic phenomenon or 'ground effect' Altering airflow patterns to their advantage Energy conservationists, they fly in V-formation, A wedge of white floats ghost-like just above water's edge Then, rising on thermals like their shadowy cousins, the turkey vulture Wheeling round and round, creating a great circle of mystery! White pelican- winner of the energy conservation prize
