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January 14, 1920
The Lamar Register
Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado
What is this article about?
North American freshwater pelicans hunt cooperatively in flocks of 30 to 50, forming a semi-circular line in shallow waters to drive and capture schools of fish using their beak pouches.
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Work Together to Take Fish.
The best example of company fishing is furnished by some of our North American fresh-water pelicans. Flocks of 30 to 50 pelicans may sometimes be seen fishing in the very shallow waters of a lake shore or driving river. They spread out in a thin semi-circular skirmish line in the water a few inches deep and then advance with flapping wings toward still more shallow water, driving schools of frightened fishes before them. Soon the fishes are so crowded the pelicans can wade in among them and scoop them up in the great pouches beneath the beaks. Such dip-net fishing is very effective.
The best example of company fishing is furnished by some of our North American fresh-water pelicans. Flocks of 30 to 50 pelicans may sometimes be seen fishing in the very shallow waters of a lake shore or driving river. They spread out in a thin semi-circular skirmish line in the water a few inches deep and then advance with flapping wings toward still more shallow water, driving schools of frightened fishes before them. Soon the fishes are so crowded the pelicans can wade in among them and scoop them up in the great pouches beneath the beaks. Such dip-net fishing is very effective.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Pelican Fishing
Cooperative Hunting
North American Pelicans
Shallow Water Fishing
Dip Net Technique
What entities or persons were involved?
North American Fresh Water Pelicans
Where did it happen?
Shallow Waters Of A Lake Shore Or Driving River In North America
Story Details
Key Persons
North American Fresh Water Pelicans
Location
Shallow Waters Of A Lake Shore Or Driving River In North America
Story Details
Flocks of 30 to 50 pelicans spread out in a thin semi-circular line in shallow water, advance with flapping wings to drive schools of fish into even shallower areas, then scoop them up in beak pouches.