Cormorant Rescued at Point La Jolla by Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew
Distressed Brandt’s Cormorant rescued by the Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew, Point La Jolla, CA September 26, 2026
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From Search to Rescue: A Second Chance 💙
RESCUED ❤️🩹
Yesterday, Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew was at Point La Jolla monitoring a previously located entangled cormorant and waiting to see if he moved into a position where he could be safely reached for rescue. While we were there, we were alerted to another cormorant nearby who was in distress.
He was extremely lethargic, had a noticeably drooping wing, and was approximately five feet below the wall in a difficult-to-reach location. We had recently added a new rescue net to our equipment specifically for challenging, hard-to-reach rescues like this one. Using the net, we were able to reach and contain him from over the wall and immediately transfer him into a secure carrier for transport to emergency wildlife veterinary care.
We’re wishing this precious bird a full recovery. ❤️
It has been a devastating year for California’s seabirds. Earlier this year, CDFW identified starvation as the primary cause of increased seabird mortality, with nearly all of the birds examined being young and emaciated. Brandt’s Cormorants, Common Murres, and Brown Pelicans have been among the species affected.
Our field observations are beginning to show another concerning increase in distressed and deceased cormorants along our coastline. We’re continuing to monitor closely, search for birds in distress, and respond when they need help.
Having the right rescue equipment made this response possible. 💚
As our Rescue Crew grows, your support helps us obtain rescue nets, carriers, protective equipment, and other essential supplies so we can be ready when wildlife needs us.
Please consider supporting Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew and helping us equip our growing team to give more birds in distress a chance. ❤️🩹
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Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew found and responded to a Brandt’s Cormorant in distress during a Search Scout survey in La Jolla, helping the bird reach emergency veterinary care.
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Wildlife Jewels works along the Southern California coast to search for and identify wildlife in distress, document human-caused threats, respond to wildlife emergencies within the scope of our Rescue Program, and transport rescued birds to licensed wildlife rehabilitation facilities for professional care.
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Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew rescues a distressed cormorant from below the wall at Point La Jolla and transports the bird for emergency wildlife veterinary care.