Breakfast Cycle

1. Prowling.

Many years ago I was privileged to view the feeding cycle of a pelican in Yellowstone NP. It would glide on the surface of Yellowstone Lake watching for its prey...probably a trout just below the glistening surface of the lake. At exactly the right moment it would plunge its impressive beak into the water. On this occasion its timing was impeccable. It surfaced with a large fish in its mouth. After savoring it for several seconds, all that was left was to lean back and swallow. The process reminded me of my eating an extremely appetizing meal. I admire it, put a bite on my dining utensil, place it in my mouth, chew, and swallow.

2. Savoring.

3. Swallowing. Yum!