Critter Corner: The brown pelican

Brown pelican populations declined in the 1960s and '70s but rebounded when the pesticide DDT was banned.

• Still considered imperiled, they put on an amazing show when they catch their dinner by diving from 50 feet, plunging headfirst into the water.

What's happening: Pelican Harbor Seabird Station and The Little River Conservancy are hosting a kayak cleanup Sunday to help with the Little River Kayak Cleanup.

• Attendees can bring their own kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, with a limited number of kayaks available to rent for $10.

What they're saying: "Hook and line injuries are very common in pelicans, so it is important to be aware of your surroundings when you fish and to always dispose of your hook/line in the appropriate receptacles," Pelican Harbor communications director Hannah McDougall tells Axios.