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Stranded by harmful sea foam, caged Murres waiting for intake at IBRRC. Larger photo (Photo: Paul Kelway/IBRRC)

Off-loading birds driven from Oregon at IBRRC's bird center in Northern California. Larger photo (Photo: Paul Kelway/IBRRC)

Scoter during intake. Larger photo (Photo: Paul Kelway/IBRRC)

Loons sit on "donuts" to protect their keels from sores at IBRRC's bird center in Northern California. Larger image (Photo: Paul Kelway/IBRRC)

Loon gets a good washing at IBBRC bird center. Larger photo (Photo: Paul Kelway/IBRRC)

Volunteers clean slimed birds in DAWN dishiwashing liquid Monday morning. Larger photo (Photo: Paul Kelway/IBRRC)

Housed in pet carriers, Common Murres await intake at IBRRC in Fairfield, CA. Larger photo (Photo: Paul Kelway/IBRRC)

Cleaned birds released into San Francisco Bay following treatment. Larger photo (Photo: Cheryl Reynolds)