As birds migrate through arid West Texas, there are few bodies of water where they can take a rest. Some end up landing in oilfield waste pits or ponds.  That is apparently what happened to 17 American white pelicans that were spotted at Reeves County’s Lake Balmorhea in October with “oiled” feathers. The Texas Parks … Continue reading Oil and Gas Waste ‘Oiled’ the Feathers of White Pelicans in Texas’ Permian Basin