Since 2007, Idaho Dept. of Fish & Game has banded over 2,000 pre-fledgling pelicans at the two main breeding colonies in the state, with the objective of documenting local movements, migration patterns, and colony fidelity. With theirs wings sporting tags, the young pelicans have been reported almost 500 times. What is the most common state to receive reports from? California! And, Orange County, California has almost 25% of the reports!!