A tribute to Pip the Pelican

I am sad to share that it appears Pip the Pelican has crossed the rainbow bridge. I met him March 23, 2022 and since then haven't gone longer than 5 days without seeing him. The last day I saw him was June 10, 2023.

Over the past couple months he visited daily. He was struggling quite a bit, dizzy and not as strong, definitely wobbly. My guess is he had the bird flu. I was giving him some food to help give him a boost. I knew around June 8 when he wasn't eating much, he was getting ready to go. I also had a dream he was getting ready to cross over.

Spending the last year and half with him was truly amazing. Having a relationship with a pelican was like no other relationship I have ever had. bHe helped my heart expand with his love and desire to connect. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world to call him my friend. We enjoyed walks together, chasing fish, playing fetch with sticks and just hanging out. I will miss his sweet eyes and friendship.

I still can't believe he flew home to NSB from St. Augustine when he was released from the rehab center. I am glad he is no longer suffering and is flying free!

I hope you enjoy the tribute video made by Brent Eite with Focal Point Videography. In the video you can see how much he changed in just a year and a half. It was like he was on an accelerated journey.

Thank you for all the support and love you gave him! I'm certain he felt your support and appreciated your love!

I'm also certain he would say the key to happiness is a good twirl and fish! He has his very own gallery on my website if you want to check him out. https://www.shelleylynchphotos.com/pip-the-pelican

More videos from him on Youtube if you want to hear a pelican talk and see his famous twirl