"Pelicans on the Murray River" Mildura Travelogue by Kate-Me


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I took my camera and some bread (quite a LOT of bread) down to the banks of the Murray River in Mildura, and waited for some pelicans....and I didn't have to wait long.

If you look closely, you can see the bulge at the side of his neck, which is the bread going down whole....
that huge net-shaped beak doesn't miss catching much.

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    thripence Dec 3, 2010 at 10:51 PM Report Abuse

    I was interested in what you had to say about Mildura. I my be visiting there in the New Year.

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    craic Mar 17, 2008 at 10:15 AM Report Abuse

    those jacarandas are just beautiful! BTW we are neighbours on the rankings chart this week

  • an0nym0us Apr 6, 2006 at 7:29 AM Report Abuse

    You must be kidding me! Stopover? 5 green squares? did u fail to notice the squatters next door?

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    pepples46 Sep 9, 2005 at 1:56 PM Report Abuse

    wonderful, wonderful birds..I was fortunate to see them in this area.great travelogue Kate.

  • SnookieBtn Feb 19, 2005 at 12:20 AM Report Abuse

    More Transport Tips: Qantas have several daily flights, there's a V/Line bus/train service from Melbourne, bus to Adelaide, and also flights to Adelaide. Public Transport: a local bus service run by Sunraysia Bus Lines travels several routes about town.

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    JetlagCity Sep 2, 2004 at 1:41 PM Report Abuse

    That first pelican in the t'logue looks like he's ready to eat right out of your hand! Good tips re: the bakery with coffee shots & the Mexican restaurants - we have trouble finding Mexican food a lot when we travel!

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    belgianchocolate Jun 7, 2004 at 10:23 PM Report Abuse

    They are among the most beautifull species of pelicans...but I could never imagen them eating bread. Strange. (only to see them I would visit this town.)

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    aussiedoug Apr 16, 2004 at 12:10 AM Report Abuse

    Always love reading your down to earth, helpful Aussie tips Kathryn. We didn't go through here on our big drive from Corowa to Adelaide, but would like to visit it one day.

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    M0B1US Jan 1, 2004 at 7:15 PM Report Abuse

    Just passing through, we stayed here for the night at a caravan park on the banks of the Murray. A nice town!

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