Every fall, the pelicans return to the lake in downtown Atascadero, California. And almost every school day, after dropping my boys off at high school, I stop by the lake to see what’s going on. Here’s what was happening today:
American White Pelicans swimming in Atascadero Lake. November 3, 2025
American White Pelicans feeding in Atascadero Lake. November 3, 2025
American White Pelicans relaxing on the mud flat in Atascadero Lake. November 3, 2025