Feeding Pelicans on the Pier in Oceanside California

[Hottelio120]

DONT FEED THE PIGEON

[Crickin4]

i fished there yesterday and caught 40 mackeral! i love rubys also, i was there yesterday to watch fireworks

[tuckty89]

aww i always do that when i go up on the pier to rubys:)

[geffrod]

The Simpson's said it best: "Awww...he thinks he's people".

[DylansYT]

"Some of the pelicans on the pier rely on being fed because the lack the skill or ablility to feed themselves."

Then why encourage people to feed them?

[megasonify]

this pier is nasty dirty and the whole damn beach reeks of hell

[IStevieI]

make sure he doesnt make a grab for your cell phone, miracles everywhere

[lilbusrider]

oohh i used to live by oceanside i love that beach

[JuanGrande60]

Classic idiot tourist, I love it when they get bit feeding deer in the mountains.

[MyWildlifeVideos]

I'm not a member of PETA or a right-winger. I volunteer at a wildlife hospital that specializes in aquatic birds. Many of my patients are Brown Pelicans, so I do know something about them about them.

Yes, humans have destroyed wildlife habitats. The answer is to work to restore wetlands (and other habitats). You can get involved in rescuing wildlife and saving habitats, as I have, if you really care about wildlife. Youll have to clean up your language if you want to be taken seriously.

[MyWildlifeVideos]

One should not feed pelicans as this habituates them to humans. These birds can be so trusting, and they have been harmed by people. Last year in SoCal, 12 brown pelicans had their wings broken and they washed up on the beach. They were rushed to IBRRC but it was too late-- all of them died a painful death.

We never hand feed these birds, as we want them to remain wild. Also, they need to learn to dive for their fish.

If you love wildlife, why not volunteer at a wildlife rehab center?

[Zaryo33]

aww i missed cali :(

[5stringofFernandoSor]

Keep trying, your aim will get better.

[5592009]

this is kool

[cptmuska]

pretty cool animals, massive beaks