Celebrating the Release of Precious California Brown Pelicans
A precious California Brown Pelican impacted by the Pelican Crisis; released back to his home at Corona del Mar State Beach
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.
We are so happy to see the recovery and well-being of these magnificent Pelicans after their treatment!
Since the beginning of April, hundreds of starving, emaciated, and deceased California Brown Pelicans have been found along the California coast. This crisis has been truly devastating, with many of these magnificent birds found starving, emaciated, and dehydrated.
In addition to starvation, many pelicans were found severely entangled in fishing gear. Thankfully, the situation has improved significantly. If you see a stranded pelican, please monitor the pelican until a rescuer arrives.
To learn about Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center and support their life saving efforts, visit their website at: https://www.wwccoc.org/
To help us monitor and report distressed wildlife, sign up through link below.
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.
Precious “Amazonite the Pelican”
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A precious California Brown Pelican we guarded until he was safely transported to care at Corona del Mar State Beach, 3 March 2024.
The Pelican Stranding 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 along the California coast. A similar situation occurred in May 2022, lasting for months and affecting hundreds of pelicans across the California coast, including San Diego. Locating these pelicans as swiftly as possible is imperative for their survival.
Signs of distress can include falling over, seizing and losing balance. If members of the public spot a pelican in distress, call the local helplines at:
Santa Barbara (805) 681-1080 (Santa Barbara Wildlife Network)
Orange County (714) 374 - 5587 Wetlands & Wildlife Center or Orange County Animal Control 714-935-6848
Orange County Animal Control after hours (949)644-3717
Los Angeles (310) 514- 2573
San Diego (800) 541- 7325
Call to Action:
In the face of this crisis, time is of the essence. Every second counts when it comes to locating and aiding a distressed Pelican and preventing further harm.
As part of our Wildlife Jewels Rescue Collective Group, we are issuing an urgent call for volunteers to join our efforts in monitoring the beaches and help us locate and report affected Pelicans. These Pelicans are showing signs of starvation and unusual behaviors, such as appearing in unusual locations and going near beachgoers for food. We need volunteers to stay near the stranded Pelicans to protect them from potential disturbances until help arrives.
Your involvement could make a lifesaving difference in the recovery of these majestic Pelicans.
Join us and together let’s work to ensure safety of our precious wildlife!
During our wildlife monitoring walk at La Jolla Cove today, we encountered a troubling sight: a sea lion entangled in a gill net. He was resting close to the cliff wall at Boomer Beach just south of Point La Jolla, appearing severely hurt and not moving.