Deceased Common Murre, November 4, 2026 at Pacific Beach
💔 Alarming Seabird Mortality Along San Diego's Coast
Content note: Image of a deceased Common Murre.
On November 4, Wildlife Jewels received a heartbreaking report of approximately 35 deceased birds along Pacific Beach.
Our Rescue Crew responded that evening, documenting deceased seabirds, predominantly Common Murres, and rescuing a severely weakened Western Grebe stranded on the beach.
Sadly, this is part of a growing concern. In recent weeks, we've found and documented deceased seabirds and received additional mortality reports across La Jolla, Solana Beach, Cardiff, San Elijo, and Pacific Beach, involving Common Murres, cormorants, and grebes.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has identified starvation as a primary cause of increased seabird mortality in California this year. However, the causes of the recent deaths along San Diego's coastline have not yet been confirmed.
Through our EYES monitoring program, we're tracking these concerning patterns while our Rescue Crew continues searching for and rescuing seabirds still alive, giving them a chance to survive. 💙
💙 Please help us save our precious seabirds.
Seabirds found stranded on beaches may be severely weakened and in urgent need of help. Early reporting can make a life-saving difference.
If you find a seabird stranded, weak, or in distress, please report it immediately. Do not touch, feed, or attempt to handle the bird.
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Deceased Common Murres, Pacific Beach CA/ Wildlife Jewels/Azi Sharif
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!
💙 HELP US RESCUE MORE SEABIRDS!
Your support helps sustain Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew's vital rescue services, including emergency response, essential rescue equipment, and wildlife transport.
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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 continues to document seabird entanglements in La Jolla, particularly at Point La Jolla, as birds face fishing gear and other pressures.