Brown Pelican

[WestEndAngler]

Off the endangered list after almost 40 years!

Population dropped when birds would eat fish w/ DDT and during breeding would cause the thinning of the shells when the laid their eggs and therefore incomplete incubation.

It still protected under Migratory Bird Treaty Act but just off the Endangered List.

[Explorer21]

That is great news, thanks for sharing.

[Milkjug]

Good stuff to hear. There are so many of those things now it's hard to believe they were ever endangered.

Random fact of the day: Brown pelicans don't die of old age. The limiting factor in their life span is the fact that their retinas eventually detatch from dive-bombing the water throughout their lives. Blind, they die of starvation.

[Flatbottomgirl]

Fantastic!

That is good news!

Here is a pic of some on the post's of our old cabin.

[Robalo]

Hey those dang Brown Pelicans caused a $2MM Bugatti to crash into Omega bay (at least that what the driver is blaming his stupidity on)!!

[Bokey]

Good stuff to hear. There are so many of those things now it's hard to believe they were ever endangered.

Random fact of the day: Brown pelicans don't die of old age. The limiting factor in their life span is the fact that their retinas eventually detatch from dive-bombing the water throughout their lives. Blind, they die of starvation.

That's a hell of a way to die. I'm glad they've made a comeback, eventhough they sure can leave a mess behind.

[WestEndAngler]

I've seen an increase in White Pelicans as well which is good because I like them better look better

I found there roost near West Bay THOUSANDS!! Beautiful site to see them all, you grow so used to seeing the typical Brown that the white is a welcomed site

[Milkjug]

I've seen an increase in White Pelicans as well which is good because I like them better look better

Too bad they don't work for as cheap though...

[Primer]

I found there roost near West Bay THOUSANDS!!

I think i know just where your talking about..

[reeltime]

thats some good news.lesson to self never dive blind.dang thats a hard way to die.

[WestEndAngler]

I think i know just where your talking about..

I know yall can get into the same area not hard to find them...