Fluffy First Dip: Baby Pelican's Swim Lesson

Fun Fact

Pelicans have a special pouch under their beak called a gular pouch, which they use like a net to scoop up fish! This pouch can expand to hold a surprisingly large amount of food and water.

Coloring Tips

1. 1🎨 Feather Textures - Use short, delicate strokes to create the fluffy look of the baby pelican's down, and longer, overlapping strokes for the adult's detailed feathers.
2. 2🖍️ Water Reflections - Use shades of light blue and green for the clear water, adding subtle wavy lines or ripples to show movement and reflections.
3. 3✨ Sandy Shore - Experiment with different shades of yellow, beige, and light brown to give the sand a natural, textured appearance along the shore.
4. 4🌈 Background Greens - Use varying shades of green for the reeds and water plants in the background, adding depth and making them stand out from the water.