Entangled Brandt’s Cormorant at Point La Jolla, November 10, 2026. Photo © Wildlife Jewels | Azi Sharif.
💔 Eight Entangled Cormorants in One Day at Point La Jolla.
A heartbreaking nightmare unfolding along our precious coastline.
On Tuesday, our Wildlife Jewels® EYES® and Rescue Crew team documented eight cormorants entangled in fishing line and hooks at Point La Jolla, all in locations inaccessible to our Rescue Crew along the rocky cliffs—and these were only the birds visible to us.
Eight entangled cormorants in a single day, concentrated along a small stretch of coastline.
Over the past two weeks, we've documented additional entangled pelicans and cormorants. We return day after day searching for the same birds, hoping for an opportunity to rescue them, only to discover more newly entangled birds.
Since April, we've been systematically documenting seabird entanglements along the La Jolla coastline. The recent surge highlights the urgency of this growing crisis and the need for stronger protection of our coastal wildlife.
How many more birds will suffer? We urgently need immediate, coordinated action to prevent these devastating entanglements.
Our Rescue Crew continues searching daily, determined to give these precious birds a chance.
Fishing-line entanglement is preventable. Our seabirds deserve better. 💔
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FOUR SEABIRDS RESCUED IN ONE DAY!
Amid the ongoing seabird crisis along our Southern California coastline, Wildlife Jewels® Rescue Crew rescued FOUR seabirds in distress on October 26, including three in La Jolla and one in Cardiff!
🪽 Point La Jolla: Western Gull
🌊 Children's Pool: Western Grebe
🐦⬛ Shell Beach: Entangled Cormorant
🌊 Cardiff: Western Grebe
All four birds were transported for professional wildlife rehabilitation, giving these precious seabirds a chance at recovery. 💙
As more seabirds struggle along our coastline, Wildlife Jewels® Rescue Crew continues working tirelessly to respond to wildlife in distress and give them a fighting chance at survival.
Stay tuned as we share more of their individual rescue stories!
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Every moment matters when wildlife is in distress! Injured birds can deteriorate quickly, and timely reporting and rescue can make a critical difference in their chances of survival.
🚨 Found an injured or distressed bird in San Diego or Orange County? Please submit a Wildlife Jewels Emergency Wildlife Report as soon as possible and continue observing the bird from a safe distance. Your report helps our Rescue Crew assess the situation and coordinate a response.
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💎 Every bird matters. Every life is precious.
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Wildlife Jewels Rescue Story Updates
Wildlife Jewels documented eight fishing-line-entangled cormorants in one day at Point La Jolla, highlighting an alarming seabird entanglement crisis.
On the evening of November 4, Wildlife Jewels received an urgent report of a severely weakened Western Grebe stranded on Pacific Beach, where approximately 35 deceased seabirds had also been reported.
Wildlife Jewels responds to reports of approximately 35 deceased seabirds at Pacific Beach on November 4, 2026, documenting Common Murre mortality and rescuing a severely weakened Western Grebe. Recent observations raise concerns about increasing seabird deaths across San Diego County.
On October 26, Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew responded to a Western Gull in critical condition at Point La Jolla. The third similarly distressed gull documented in the area within a month, this rescue underscores the importance of continuous coastal wildlife monitoring and rapid response.
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew rescued four distressed seabirds in La Jolla and Cardiff on October 26, amid Southern California's ongoing seabird crisis.
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew rescued four distressed seabirds in La Jolla and Cardiff on October 26, amid Southern California's ongoing seabird crisis.
On October 12, a beautiful Brown Pelican was found disoriented at a machine shop in National City, California, after reportedly colliding with a fence. Concerned community members contacted wildlife rescue services seeking help for the distressed bird.
Discover Ruby's magical Western Gull rescue on the San Diego coast, her recovery at Shalom Wildlife Hospital, and heartwarming reunion with her parents.
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew found and rescued a distressed juvenile Brown Booby from La Jolla Cove cliffs after a two-day search and coordinated wildlife rescue effort.
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew responded to a stranded Western Grebe and transported the bird for emergency care as distressed and deceased grebes are found along the Southern California coast.
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.
💔 We’re devastated to see another Western Gull fledgling entangled in fishing gear in La Jolla. On August 10, we documented Beryl, a young Western Gull entangled in fishing line and a large lure. Despite days of searching, we were unable to find her again
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew found and responded to a Pelagic Cormorant in distress during a Search Scout survey in La Jolla, helping the bird reach emergency veterinary care.
Follow the remarkable rescue of an entangled Brown Pelican at Crystal Cove, from fishing-gear injuries through rehabilitation to his return to the wild.
After weeks of documenting entangled seabirds at Point La Jolla, a precious Brandt’s Cormorant finally became reachable. Meet Azurite and follow her journey from fishing gear entanglement to rescue and a second chance.
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew rescued a Brandt’s Cormorant entangled in fishing gear at La Jolla Cove and transported the bird to wildlife rehabilitation for care.
Wildlife Jewels is searching for Beryl, a recently fledged Western Gull in La Jolla with fishing line and a lure wrapped around her beak. Learn how to report a sighting.
Wildlife Jewels continues monitoring injured harbor seal pup Kyanite at La Jolla's Children's Pool. Giving her space to haul out could provide a chance for rescue.
Wildlife Jewels documented at least 10 entangled cormorants in one day at Point La Jolla. Learn about this growing seabird entanglement crisis and ongoing monitoring efforts.
Wildlife Jewels® documented Blue-Banded Brown Pelican 429 during a Point La Jolla Search Scout survey, helping track the bird's recovery after rehabilitation.
During our EYES field surveys at Children’s Pool, we have continued observing the same injured harbor seal pup since June 28. She has a deep wound near her left shoulder/front flipper and appears to have difficulty moving.
During our EYES Children’s Pool survey yesterday, Wildlife Jewels documented a precious seal pup with a concerning open wound on the left neck/shoulder area.
Wildlife Jewels documented a yearling sea lion badly entangled in fishing line in La Jolla before SeaWorld Rescue successfully rescued her. Learn how discarded fishing gear threatens marine wildlife.
A California Brown Pelican in distress at San Marcos High School was safely rescued through coordinated efforts between Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew, San Diego Humane Society, and SeaWorld Rescue.
Thank you to everyone who attended a recent Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew training session at La Jolla Shores.
Wildlife Jewels continues to document seabird entanglements in La Jolla, particularly at Point La Jolla, as birds face fishing gear and other pressures.