Description

These beautiful San Diego natives are endangered due to chemical pollutant (such as DDT) absorbed from the fish they eat. Fortunately, due to the banning of many pesticides, these fantastic birds are making a comeback and can be found all around the bay and beaches. The Brown Pelicans scoop up and eat fish by plunging in groups into the water. There's also a wierd theory that these birds always see a red spot that indicates magnetic north on the earth. This way the birds always know where they are. Hmmmm, I'm not sure I believe it. These birds nest in colonies and the young are fed and cared for by both parents. In some of the pictures it looks like the bird is inside-outing its head. Could it be for communication or pouch maintanence?