I always looked forward to seeing the White Pelicans in the wildlife area along Fern Ridge Lake, thinking that they migrated into the area. But I learned from friends with the local Audubon Society that there is a group of White Pelicans that remain here all year long. Sure enough, during the winter I have seen them in areas where I haven't seen them in other parts of the year, such as in Kirk Pond. It was raining, of course.