Pelicans
There seems to be far fewer pelicans in the La Ropa area this season. Does it have to do with there being fewer fish that they feed on or some other reason? Does anyone know when the parade for Carnival will happen?
Pelicans & Parade
by ZihuaRob 
, Zihuatanejo, México, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 12:14 (207 days ago) @ Bigmikesal@aol.com
There seems to be far fewer pelicans in the La Ropa area this season. Does it have to do with there being fewer fish that they feed on or some other reason? Does anyone know when the parade for Carnival will happen?
There've been lots of pelicans lately. Perhaps just not where you are. I've posted several photos of them this week here at the downtown beach and several other photos with lots of pelicans in recent weeks. Sardines have been schooling here for a couple of months.
I've seen no official date for the Desfile de Carnaval posted anywhere, but I'm going top go out on a limb and guess it will be the last day of Carnaval celebrations, which is March 15th.
https://www.zihuatanejo.net/comunidad/
Un saludo.
Pelicans & Parade
by Timmac , Steilacoom, WA, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 13:09 (207 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
When we were here in December, there were tons of pelicans perched on the rocks where the national flag is on La Ropa. Haven’t seen a one this week.
Pelicans & Parade
by ZihuaRob , Zihuatanejo, México, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 13:23 (207 days ago) @ Timmac
When we were here in December, there were tons of pelicans perched on the rocks where the national flag is on La Ropa. Haven’t seen a one this week.
Well, all the helicopter activity today isn't helping the local bird population. Most of them seem to have flown the coop!
Pelicans & Parade
by Talley Ho , Playa la Ropa, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 13:57 (207 days ago) @ Timmac
They were all over this morning when we were paddling, catching sardines right in front of us!!!! You must have blinked at the wrong time....
