Blog for the Birds

Brown Pelican Success Story

February 8, 2008 on 2:36 pm | In Ecosystem |

Only 40 years ago, they were nearly extinct.  This situation was brought about by the use of DDT and other related insecticides in the 1950’s and 1960’s. From near extinction to about 620,000 birds in the Gulf Coast and Pacific Coast regions - now that’s a success story to cheer! The bird is now due to be removed from the endangered species list.

Brown pelican population soars