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Ladies and gentlemen,

Today, I stand in front of you to talk about a being that graces our skies with majesty and dives into the depths with purpose—the pelican. These are not just birds; they are poetry in motion, a forever reminder of nature's perfect balance and our responsibility towards it.

Why, you may ask, should we care about pelicans? Imagine looking up to the blue canvas of the sky and no longer seeing the pelican's grand wingspan etched across it. Envision a world where the pulsating rhythm of their dive is no longer a percussion in the symphony of the wild. The pelican's loss, my friends, would be a silent alarm, signaling an irreversible slide in the fragile ecological balance we so often take for granted.

Pelicans are not only awe-inspiring, but they are also nature's fishermen, indicators of healthy fish populations and clean water. They are the sentinels standing guard over our aquatic ecosystems. If pelicans are in peril, it is a clear sign that our environments are in trouble. They embody the intricate link between the health of our planet and the survival of our own species.

But pelicans face mounting threats—habitat loss, pollution, and climate change. Human neglect and ignorance cast long shadows over their future. That is why your awareness and your voice matter. We must champion the cause of conservation, speak for those who cannot, and act to ensure that pelicans, and the countless other species they represent, continue to thrive.

Care about pelicans because their existence is deeply entwined with ours. Care because in protecting them, we safeguard the intricate web of life that supports us all. Care because, without them, the skies are less splendid, the seas more silent, and our world undeniably diminished.

I ask you to join me in this cause: let us advocate, educate, and invigorate our communities to support pelicans. Let us be the wind beneath their wings, lifting them towards a secure future, just as they lift our spirits towards the boundless blue skies.

Thank you.

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simonw commented Nov 7, 2023

See https://simonwillison.net/2023/Nov/7/ospeak/

Audio: https://static.simonwillison.net/static/2023/pelicans.mp3

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