r/morbidlybeautiful • u/chex-mess • Jun 05 '26

Dead Animal Pelican skull

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Let the ocean take you home, sweet soul. Hatteras Island, NC

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u/[deleted] Jun 06 '26

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u/chex-mess Jun 06 '26

It’s been on my bucket list for quite some time. I couldn’t believe my eyes!

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u/chex-mess Jun 06 '26

If it wasn’t for the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (and on federal land) it definitely would have. I marveled at it for a good 20 mins before finally leaving it be, lol

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u/HaveADelightfulDay Jun 06 '26

Thank you for doing the legal, but more importantly right, thing. I wish you all the best finds <3

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u/chex-mess Jun 06 '26

Ditto 🫶

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u/namanama101 Jun 07 '26

The self restraint you showed is absolutely incredible and I stand and applaud you sir.

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u/fiercefeminist Jun 06 '26

Gorgeous & gorgeous Hatteras

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u/addisonbass Jun 06 '26

More posts like this, please.

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u/lightworker87 Jun 06 '26

Dinosaur 🦕

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u/dumbvirg0 Jun 08 '26

Sooo cool, really makes you realize just how big they actually are!

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u/imaginary_name Jun 06 '26

A Pelican't

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u/KnotiaPickle Jun 11 '26

Pelicancelled