Dalmatian pelicans, Lake Kerkini, Greece 27 Jan 2026

Winter at Lake Kerkini in Greece delivers some of Europe"s clearest views of Dalmatian pelicans. Their large silhouettes move in tight, steady groups across the still water, making their scale hard to miss. With wingspans stretching over 3 metres, they rank among the world"s largest flying birds. Lake Kerkini"s predictable winter conditions offer reliable, close-range views of their size, grace and coordinated movement.

© Guy Edwardes/naturepl.com

palette

Today in History

All hail the mighty mangrove!
27 Jan 2024Saint Paul Winter Carnival
27 Jan 2025Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States

More Desktop Wallpapers:

7 Mar 2025Plum blossoms, China
Reflecting on Christmas
A one-of-a-kind splash
3 Oct 2023Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Australia
A day for giving
Race to the finish
3 May 2026International Leopard Day
27 Dec 2024Lake Bled, Slovenia
17 Jan 2025Brown pelican, San Diego, California, United States
3 Jun 2026World Bicycle Day
18 Jun 2024Snæfellsnes, Iceland
Sep 4, 2023Labor Day
Rocky Mountain run-off
Look up, incoming…
Stairway to heaven?
1 Oct 2025Welcome to Black History Month
5 Jan 2024International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, Harbin, China
21 Oct 2023International Archaeology Day
22 Aug 2024Ocean City, Maryland, USA
Stripes in sight
Call of the wilderness
A glowing square of squares
14 May 2026Pitigliano, Tuscany, Italy
13 Aug 2025Corona Arch near Moab, Utah, United States
6 Aug 2024Molokini crater, Maui, Hawaii, USA
15 May 2026Endangered Species Day
21 Nov 2024Lion cubs, South Africa
27 Oct 2023Sligachan Old Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Pick your paradise
30 May 2025Little Pigeon River, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, United States