"ADP" wrote in message
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In the spring and summer around lake Tahoe, there are flocks of American
White Pelicans that soar in groups of 4 to 6 or more.
They are particularly visible around Truckee, CA. I have joined them in
their soaring endeavors and managed to stay with them
for a while. I only wish that I could turn as well as they were able to.
We are talking here of soaring flocks of pelicans at and above 7000 ft.
Don't know why they do it but perhaps just for fun. They may be Jonathan
Livingston Seagull's distant relatives!
Looking for pelicans may be a new thermal indicator.

Allan

We also have these in Colorado and Wyoming. They are very large and visible
at a substantial distance.

Hawks are a bit more prevalent though.

Frank Whiteley