The American White Pelican can be found across the Prairies and into Ontario. In the Fall they migrate South to the States and Mexico.
These large bird can often be seen soaring in a group high over-head…even around the city. Many of the ponds that probably have fish within the city do attract Pelicans.
Given their size you may wonder just how they take-off if you haven’t ever seen them do so. Getting air born appears to be a real effort…this all starts with the Pelican running and flapping their big wings. Then with their large webbed feet being used in unison as paddles which gives them extra momentum for take-off.
Something to watch for if you ever have the opportunity.