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California Rescuers Save 180 Starving Pelicans Amid Crisis

5/2/2025

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In 2024, California's wildlife rescuers are facing a heartbreaking crisis as 180 starving juvenile brown pelicans have been rescued. A harmful domoic acid bloom is disrupting fish availability, exacerbating the plight of these majestic birds. International Bird Rescue in Fairfield urgently calls for public donations, volunteers, and keen eyes to help spot distressed pelicans, as this troubling trend continues for the third time in four years.

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In 2024, California's wildlife rescuers are facing a heartbreaking crisis as 180 starving juvenile brown pelicans have been rescued. A harmful domoic acid bloom is disrupting fish availability, exacerbating the plight of these majestic birds. International Bird Rescue in Fairfield urgently calls for public donations, volunteers, and keen eyes to help spot distressed pelicans, as this troubling trend continues for the third time in four years.