South of Warburton, just at the base of the bridge leading to Phillip Island is the small town of San Remo. Every day at noon, there is a pelican feeding by one of the local fishermen. He give a good description of the birds and feeds them for perhaps half an hour. At the end he tossed the last bits in the water for a frenzy.
We watched the birds catch the fish in the air or grab them from the feeder's gloved hand for a while before the birds, knowing the routine, took to the water to prepare for the final burst of food.
While on whore they posed for us in so we could see their large pouches.
But in the water, it was every man (and woman) for him(her)self. A really feeding frenzy.
There was no decorum as the birds went after the fish as if it were their last meal.
If you look closely in the upper right portion of the photo below, you can see the fish that is the object of attention at the moment.
Flight and awkward landings were also part of the ritual.
As was beating each other with wings to make a place at the "table".
The gulls were keen to get in on the fun and food as well. Mostly, they didn't have a chance until there was no fish left.
Was a fun experience to be so close to so many pelicans. Next stop: Phillip Island.
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