Editorial photo #6395772 Human Interest

Dalmatian Pelican In Greece

Flying Pelicans. Dalmatian Pelican ( Pelecanus crispus ) as seen in Evros River Delta in Greece. The birds, that are amongs the largest in the world, are seen flying in flock over the freshwater of Evros River or Meritsa, a river that marks the Greek - Turkish land borders and the delta is a protected area, Evros Delta National Park, a Natura 2000 and is protected by the European Union and the Ramsar Convention. The park is on an important migratory bird route. The nearest city to Evros Delta is Alexandroupoli, a port town, the capital of the Evros regional unit in East Macedonia and Thrace while the background hills are Turkey. Evros Delta, Greece on October 2020 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #6395772
Date taken: 30 January 2021
Location: —
Photographer: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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