I didn't truly understand Pelicans until I moved to Los Angeles. You see those fuckers swooping inches above the surf, occasionally dipping a feather in because they have no fucks to give, flying in tight formation like the goddamn Blue Angels, and you know that pterodactyls didn't go extinct they just evolved feathers. 
The more I learn about Albatross' the cooler they become. Oh they'll head out to sea now, when will they be back? "Maybe a year or two". Wut. Like, gliding? "Yep. Could be several years if they're young. Oh and they usually mate for life." Aw. Me learning about the Royal Albatross at their lovely conservation area in Taiaroa Head. They even have a live stream! 
That picture looks more like a camera glitch than something that actually existed, I love it. Pelicans are impressive - we have a few where I'm from, but the lakes around here aren't exactly bountiful... Ah. You've made me miss the ocean, congratulations!