Emaciated Western Grebe rescued. Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew, October 26, 2026 at Cardiff State Beach.
🌊💙 AS DARKNESS FELL, ONE MORE SEABIRD NEEDED OUR HELP!
After rescuing THREE seabirds in La Jolla on October 26, Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew received another urgent call around sunset — a precious Western Grebe was in distress in Cardiff-by-the-Sea!
Racing to Cardiff from La Jolla as darkness approached, we found the weakened grebe tucked among the rocks, visibly unwell and vulnerable to the incoming tide.
With water levels rising and daylight fading, our Rescue Crew carefully rescued the precious bird, secured her in a safe transport crate, and transported her to Shalom Wildlife Hospital for professional veterinary care. 💙
🪽 This was the SECOND Western Grebe and FOURTH seabird rescued by Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew in a single day!
Thank you to the compassionate community member who reported the grebe and returned after dark to help us locate her, and to the wonderful volunteers who assisted with the search! Your help made this rescue possible!
Sadly, these are not isolated cases. Amid the ongoing seabird crisis along our Southern California coastline, we're encountering increasing numbers of weak and distressed seabirds, including Western Grebes observed struggling offshore.
💙 PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR WESTERN GREBES IN DISTRESS!
If you spot a seabird that appears weak, injured, entangled, stranded, or behaving unusually, please report it immediately and keep the bird in sight from a safe distance, if possible, until rescuers arrive. Early reporting can make a lifesaving difference!
🌊 Report Wildlife in Distress: wildlifejewels.org/report-wildlife
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.
💎 Donate: wildlifejewels.org/donate
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.
👉 Report Wildlife: WildlifeJewels.org
💎 Every bird matters. Every life is precious.
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Learn about Wildlife Jewels Rescue and ways you can help!
Wildlife Jewels continues to document seabird entanglements in La Jolla, particularly at Point La Jolla, as birds face fishing gear and other pressures.