Pelican Diving Off Orient Point
- Location
- Cross Sound Ferry at Orient Point, 41270 Main Rd, Orient, NY 11957
- Date photographed
- Bird
- Pelican
From the Cross Sound Ferry at Orient Point, the waters off Long Island's North Fork reveal moments of wild hunting that unfold in seconds. This pelican, caught mid-plunge toward the surface, embodies the precision these birds bring to feeding—wings tucked, body angled downward, fully committed to the dive. The calm summer sea stretches endlessly, rippled only by gentle swells, the kind of day when you can stand on deck and watch the water's surface for signs of life. The ferry route cuts through waters rich with small fish, and pelicans know it well. This one's dive speaks to the rhythm of coastal life here: patient observation, then explosive action.
Behind the frame
Nikon Z8, Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens
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