Birds in Vancouver (Brown Pelican)-Vol.33 温哥华鸟类（褐鹈鹕）

In mid-April 2026, a rare Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) appeared in the waters near Science World in downtown Vancouver, quickly becoming a local birding sensation. Normally associated with the warmer Pacific and Atlantic coasts of North America, Brown Pelicans are uncommon visitors to British Columbia’s south coast. The bird attracted birders and photographers from across the region eager to document this unusual sighting. Recognizable by its large throat pouch and graceful silhouette, the Brown Pelican is famous for its dramatic plunge-diving technique used to catch fish. Its extended stay around False Creek brought a touch of coastal wilderness into the heart of the city, creating a memorable event for Vancouver’s birding community.

2026年4月中旬，一只罕见的褐鹈鹕（Brown Pelican，学名 Pelecanus occidentalis）出现在温哥华市中心 Science World 附近水域，迅速成为当地观鸟圈关注的焦点。褐鹈鹕通常分布于北美太平洋和大西洋沿岸较温暖的海域，在卑诗省南海岸并不常见，因此吸引了众多观鸟者和摄影师前来记录。它拥有巨大的喉囊和修长的身形，擅长从空中俯冲入水捕捉鱼类。连续数日停留于False Creek附近的这只个体，为城市天际线与海滨景观增添了一抹难得的野性气息，也成为许多观鸟爱好者难忘的观测经历。

Brown Pelican 褐鹈鹕 | Lumix G9II + Leica DG 100-400