Wildlife Jewels Explore Wildlife Days La Jolla Cove & California Brown Pelicans
California Brown Pelicans at La Jolla Cove
During our recent coastal wildlife monitoring walk at La Jolla Cove, we were delighted to see California Brown Pelicans thriving. It is incredible to witness their recovery since the devastating pelican starvation crisis that began in April.
We're excited to announce that one of these majestic birds will be showcased in our soon to be revealed Wildlife Jewels® Collections exhibition! Stay tuned for more details, stunning photos, and information on how you can contribute to the protection of these precious birds!
Learn about ways you can join our wildlife monitoring team to track and report distressed wildlife.
Meet Durwina! This precious adult female Bearded Dragon was recently found on the street in Newport Beach and now needs a loving home. If you’re interested in learning more about her and exploring the possibility of adopting her, please contact the Newport Beach Animal Shelter.
Celebrating the release of 10 precious California Brown Pelicans who were impacted by the recent pelican starvation crisis. These Pelicans received the urgent care they needed at the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center and were released by their dedicated team at Corona del Mar State Beach on June 10th.
Since the beginning of April, hundreds of starving, emaciated, and deceased California Brown Pelicans have been found along the California coast. This is a devastating and deeply saddening crisis. These precious pelicans urgently need help as they are starving, emaciated, and dehydrated. If spotted and rescued in time, they have a great chance of survival with proper treatment.
Over the last month, hundreds of starving, emaciated and many deceased California Brown Pelicans have been found along the California coast. This is a devastating and beyond sad crisis. These precious Pelicans are starving, emaciated and dehydrated and urgently need help. If they are spotted and rescued in time they have a great chance of survival upon treatment.
Alarming number of distressed or deceased California Brown Pelicans have been reported across the California coast. The Pelicans are starving, emaciated and dehydrated and urgently need help. We are thrilled to announce the successful rescue of one of the precious Pelicans affected by this devastating crisis.
Since Tuesday, April 23rd, a large number of California Brown Pelicans have been found in a state of emaciation and dehydration, with multiple reports of deceased pelicans discovered in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties.
Our call for volunteers continues as seabirds and marine life need your help. On Thursday, March 7th, an oil sheen stretching 2.5 miles in length and 0.5 miles in width was discovered approximately 2.8 miles off the coast of Huntington Beach. Adding to the crisis, tar balls have been washing up along the nearby beaches.
Gulls Return: A Spectacular Sunset at Solana Beach!
Introducing The Gulls Beach! Join us as we explore, discover, and share the fascinating world of Gulls!
Sadly, sea lions across the California coast are suffering from domoic acid poisoning once again. Last year, this dangerous toxin affected thousands of marine mammals, leading to widespread illness and death. Sadly, the crisis has reemerged, and sea lions urgently need our help.