On November 8, 2008 the ecosystem of the San Francisco Bay and surrounding Pacific Ocean took a jolt from
a industrial marine accident that spilled a large quantity of oil. This video was taken a week or so later
and shows pelicans enjoying an early morning bath in the fresh water of the lagoon with the oil spill being
cleaned on the Rodeo behind.
The news had a quite a struggle identifying the birds. This is the "trailer" of an ongoing series on San Francisco Bay Bird videos
aimmed at assissting in bird identification, oh and entertainment. While the Scientific names are correct as is the research,
this is a birds as also a piece on the character and personality of birds and aimed to be entertaining. Birds as art, birds as beings cohabiting with us.
Brown Pelicans taking a bath in the GGNRA Marin Headlands, Sausalito. Click to play.
Point Reyes Bird Observatory
PRBO Conservation Science is dedicated to conserving birds, other wildlife,
and ecosystems through innovative scientific research and outreach.
Founded in 1965 as Point Reyes Bird Observatory, 120 staff and seasonal
biologists study birds to protect and enhance biodiversity in marine,
terrestrial and wetland systems in western North America.
Audubon Canyon Ranch
The ACR is a system of wildlife sanctuaries in Northern California
DON EDWARDS SAN FRANCISCO
BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE The first urban National Wildlife Refuge established in the United
States, is dedicated to preserving and enhancing wildlife habitat, protecting
migratory birds, protecting threatened and endangered species, and providing
opportunities for wildlife-oriented recreation and nature study for
the surrounding communities.
The Refuge spans 30,000 acres of open bay, salt pond, salt marsh, mudflat,
upland and vernal pool habitats located throughout South San Francisco
Bay. Located along the Pacific Flyway, the Refuge hosts over 280 species
of birds each year. Millions of shorebirds and waterfowl stop to refuel
at the Refuge during the spring and fall migration. In addition to its
seasonal visitors, the Refuge provides critical habitat to resident
species like the endangered California clapper rail and salt marsh harvest
mouse.
