Community Beach Cleanup and the Moving Encounter with an Entangled Gull at Corona del Mar State Beach

On Sunday December 15th, Wildlife Jewels organized and hosted a community beach clean-up in Corona Del Mar State Beach and king tides exploration walk at little corona del mar tide pools. During the event, we encountered a beautiful Gull with one foot missing and the other entangled in fishing line. As we wrapped up, the Gull flew towards us, landing nearby, almost as if seeking help. This unforgettable moment was a powerful reminder of the devastating impact debris has on our precious wildlife.

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Entangled Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove Urgently Needs Help

During our wildlife monitoring walk at La Jolla Cove today, we encountered a troubling sight: a sea lion entangled in a gill net. He was resting close to the cliff wall at Boomer Beach just south of Point La Jolla, appearing severely hurt and not moving.

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Distressed Sea Lion at Point La Jolla Needs Help

During our wildlife monitoring walk at La Jolla Cove yesterday, we were disturbed to spot and report a distressed sea lion. We spotted a male sea lion dragging himself on the sand, right flipper appearing to be tied up with a rope, looking very thin and weak.

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Distressed Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove Needs Help

During our wildlife monitoring walk at La Jolla Cove yesterday, we were disturbed to spot and report a distressed sea lion. We spotted a male sea lion dragging himself on the sand, right flipper appearing to be tied up with a rope, looking very thin and weak.

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Help Us Report Sea Lions with Domoic Acid Poisoning Across California Coast

Sadly, sea lions across the California coast are suffering from domoic acid poisoning once again. Last year, this dangerous toxin affected thousands of marine mammals, leading to widespread illness and death. Sadly, the crisis has reemerged, and sea lions urgently need our help.

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Meet Durwina: A Bearded Dragon in Need of a Loving Home

Meet Durwina! This precious adult female Bearded Dragon was recently found on the street in Newport Beach and now needs a loving home. If you’re interested in learning more about her and exploring the possibility of adopting her, please contact the Newport Beach Animal Shelter.

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Celebrating the Release of Precious California Brown Pelicans

Celebrating the release of 10 precious California Brown Pelicans who were impacted by the recent pelican starvation crisis. These Pelicans received the urgent care they needed at the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center and were released by their dedicated team at Corona del Mar State Beach on June 10th.

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California Brown Pelican Crisis: Help Us Find Distressed Pelicans

Since the beginning of April, hundreds of starving, emaciated, and deceased California Brown Pelicans have been found along the California coast. This is a devastating and deeply saddening crisis. These precious pelicans urgently need help as they are starving, emaciated, and dehydrated. If spotted and rescued in time, they have a great chance of survival with proper treatment.

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California Brown Pelican Crisis: Help us save Pelicans

Over the last month, hundreds of starving, emaciated and many deceased California Brown Pelicans have been found along the California coast. This is a devastating and beyond sad crisis. These precious Pelicans are starving, emaciated and dehydrated and urgently need help. If they are spotted and rescued in time they have a great chance of survival upon treatment.

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