Join Wildlife Jewels EYES in Protecting Gulls

Join Wildlife Jewels EYES in Protecting Gulls

Western Gull “Wildlife Jewels Labradorite the Gull“, July 30 2025, by Azi S./ © Wildlife Jewels

💔This precious 7-week-old fledgling gull chick whom we’ve named Labradorite the Gull— and her devoted parents — have been part of our EYES wildlife monitoring program since the day she hatched.

We’ve watched her grow from a tiny egg into a strong precious Gull, just weeks away from independence. But recently, her family was harassed — chased, hit with objects, and left with plastic waste. Tragically, she ingested one of the pieces of plastic coated in potentially toxic sauce. It was beyond heartbreaking to watch, as the chicks were below the cliff, we were unable to intervene before they ingested the plastic.

⚠️ Gulls are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. It is illegal to harm, harass, or disturb them. 

These birds — like all wildlife — deserve respect, space, and a clean home.

Please:
🚫 Don’t chase or throw objects at wildlife
🚯 Don’t leave food or plastic behind
💬Report when you see harassment
📢 Share this to raise awareness

❤️‍🩹 They deserve to grow up safe and free.

Want to help us monitor these precious gulls and other coastal wildlife? Support Wildlife Jewels’ EYES program.

How You Can Help:

Report Gulls: If you encounter a distressed Gull contact San Diego Humane Society or SeaWorld Rescue.

Keep your Distance: Maintain at least 12 feet distance from the gulls nest area and stay quiet around the nest.

Ensure Public Awareness: Help keep beachgoers and dogs away from the Gulls to minimize stress and potential harm until rescuers arrive.

To REPORT A VIOLATION or Harrassment of Wildife

1- Submit Report to the California Department of Fish & Wildlife CALTIP (Californians Turn In Poachers and Polluters)

2- Submit Report to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).

Join the Wildlife Jewels EYES Collective to HELP US MONITOR GULLS AND OTHER PRECIOUS WILDLIFE.

Wildlife Jewels EYES: Western Gull Family, July 30 2025, © Wildlife Jewels

"Every single wildife is precious. Every single wildlife counts. We must come together to protect and save our magnificent wildlife." ~ Azi Sharif, Executive Director at Wildlife Jewels

Nesting Western Gulls, May 9 2025, and May 17, 2025 at La Jolla

Join the Wildlife Jewels EYES Collective! Volunteer or Report to Protect La Jolla’s vulnerable sea life!

Photo: Pelican with injured foot (May 2025), Nesting. Western Gull (May 2025), Distressed Sea Lion Pup (June 2024), Seal Pup (May 2025) at La Jolla Azi S./ © Wildlife Jewels

 

Join us and together let’s work to ensure safety of our precious wildlife!

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