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Brown Pelican on Contaminated Water Sign, Santa Cruz, California

Brown Pelican on Contaminated Water Sign, Santa Cruz, California

I love how it appears that this Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is appearing to read the sign that says the water below is unsafe for body contact. This is a stark reminder of some of the problems these birds face. If the water quality isn't good enough for humans, it sure can't be good for these birds which spend most of their time in contact with it.

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