You really shouldn't feed me at all
Although my beak can hold more than my belly can
The opening to my stomach is actually quite small.
Large fish can get stuck in my esophagus
And carcass bones tear my throat and pouch
And on top of that it's illegal to feed me
Both me and your wallet might yell "Ouch"!
(You cant see it in this picture, but this pelican has a small tear in the side of his pouch from a puncture. Stay tuned for a video...)
Sources: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fwc-dont-feed-pelicans-fish-carcasses-can-tear-pouches-resulting-in-death
Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson
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