Pier attendant and naturalist checking the throat pouch and beak of a brown pelican that had swallowed a fishing line and hook.

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Pier attendant and naturalist checking the throat pouch and beak of a brown pelican that hyad swallowed a fishing line and hook. The attendant had removed the hook and was checking that the bird was fit to be released. Clearwater, Florida, USA.

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Size: 2666px × 4000px
Location: Clearwater, Florida, America, USA
Photo credit: © Findlay / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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