Possible Pelican Spotting?  In Chicago?!

Aug 23, 2025 10:57 PM

toadylocks

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Saw this behemoth looping around some parks close to Montrose Harbor today. Its wingspan had to be between 4-5 feet. Not sure if its a Pelican, but its legs were seemingly too short to be a heron or stork...any ideas or confirmation? Thanks!!!

also sorry for the pic quality, I only had my phone and saw it for around 90 seconds so was lucky to even get these!

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Sure looks like one.

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5 feet ≈ 1.5 metres or 1 small boulder

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1 month ago (deleted Aug 24, 2025 12:15 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Wild!!! Thank you kindly!

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