Close landing!

A White Pelican takes off at Gillespie Dam.

Resting at water’s edge, White Pelican at Gillespie Dam, Arizona

A couple of bounces and a White Pelican lands in the water.

Great Egret at Gillespie Dam

Burrowing Owls at their burrow in a farm field West of Phoenix

A Raven seemed to be checking out the situation at Bosque del Apache.