Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The level of athleticism in birds is simply amazing. The Dalmatian pelican, the largest pelican in the world by weight, volume and mass weighs in the neighborhood of 30 pounds or 15 kilos and with the aid of its 11 foot or 3.4 meters wingspan and its claw tipped, scale covered paddle appendages, this bird somehow manages to walk on water. The moment I saw this amazing feat in slow motion I was instantly reminded of the movie, Chariots of Fire. The theme song fits perfectly here.
The level of athleticism in birds is simply amazing. The Dalmatian pelican, the largest pelican in the world by weight, volume and mass weighs in the neighborhood of 30 pounds or 15 kilos and with the aid of its 11 foot or 3.4 meters wingspan and its claw tipped, scale covered paddle appendages, this bird somehow manages to walk on water. The moment I saw this amazing feat in slow motion I was instantly reminded of the movie, Chariots of Fire. The theme song fits perfectly here.
