At a glance: Multiple waterbird species, including brown pelicans and Canada goose goslings, were observed in the Los Angeles River.
During a morning observation in the Los Angeles River in California, several bird species were documented, including a brown pelican and Canada goose goslings. The sighting took place between 7:51 and 8:13 a.m.
During a walk in the Los Angeles River, a brown pelican, Canada goose with goslings, a snowy egret, and a glaucous-winged gull were observed. The observer was on the way home from PyCon US and took the opportunity for a final bird watching session.
Of particular note is the sighting of goslings (young Canada geese) at Swan Boat Lake, while the brown pelican was documented but could not be photographed.
This observation demonstrates the biodiversity of the urban water system and the presence of waterfowl in urban areas of Southern California.
Source: ainews-dev.lumi-systems.io · Published 18 May 2026
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