Pelican on Wind-Scoured Ridge Mauritius After Rain

Soft, diffused light falls through the wet air over a wind-scoured ridge in Mauritius. A pelican stands tall in the foreground, its grey and white plumage damp and sleek against the backdrop of tall, swaying meadow grass. Strands of dark seaweed drift loosely near the bird's feet, caught in the gentle breeze that ripples the field. The grass shows a mix of green and dried brown tones, signaling the turn of seasons. Behind the bird, the horizon stretches wide, revealing the texture of the wind-sculpted earth. The pelican's head is raised, eyes fixed forward, showing alert tension. One strand of seaweed clings to a blade of grass at the bottom right edge.