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California Brown Pelican sighted near closed Pacifica Pier

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A California Brown Pelican was sighted in San Mateo County, California. The bird was observed near the Pacifica Pier, which has been closed since early June due to a crack in its walkway. The pier has since become a gathering place for pelicans. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a personal sighting of a bird, not a significant industry event.

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California Brown Pelican sighted near closed Pacifica Pier

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  1. Simon Willison TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    California Brown Pelican

    <p><img alt="California Brown Pelican" src="https://static.inaturalist.org/photos/733368932/large.jpg" /></p><p><img alt="California Brown Pelican" src="https://static.inaturalist.org/photos/733368989/large.jpg" /></p><p>California Brown Pelican, in San Mateo County, CA, US</p><p…

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