Pelican release

A rehabilitated brown pelican sits in a carrier waiting to be released from at Goleta Beach. The pelicans were affected by the Refugio State Beach oil spill in Santa Barbara County.

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June 12, 2015 6:57 PM PT

UC Davis Oiled Wildlife Care Network Coordinator Christine Fiorello releases a rehabilitated brown pelican at Goleta Beach.

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People watch rehabilitated brown pelicans, which were affected by the Plains All American Pipeline oil spill in Santa Barbara County, stretching after being released at Goleta Beach.

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One of 10 rehabilitated brown pelicans being released stretches its wings after being let out of the carrying cage by Julia Parker, in blue, director of the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network. The pelicans were rehabilitated at the Los Angeles Oiled Bird Care and Education Center in San Pedro.

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Pelicans take off after being released at Goleta Beach. Ten rehabilitated brown pelicans injured in the Plains All American Pipeline oil spill were released.

(Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)