Graphic titled “Why Is This Happening?” explaining that changing ocean conditions are making it harder for seabirds to find food, with scientists investigating. It notes that brown pelicans, common murres, and Brandt’s cormorants are most affected. Below the text are three side-by-side photos of those birds: a brown pelican, a common murre, and a Brandt’s cormorant.
Image of a Common Murre with fishing line entangled around his leg and wing. Title says "Look out for birds who are..." with bullet points reading In unusual locations, allowing people to approach them, isolating themselves from other birds, entangled in fishing gear, and beaching or remaining on shore.
Graphic primarily using text reading "If you find a bird who needs help, call your local animal control or wildlife rehabilitator or contact our Bird HelpLine at 866-767-2473. Additional bullet points reading "If you find a dead bird, do not touch or move the bird, keep pets and people away, and report dead wildlife on California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Wildlife Mortality Reporting page.
We’re receiving reports of dead and struggling birds on California beaches. Investigations are underway. So far, Southern California birds tested for bird flu are negative. This month, 60+ birds show signs of starvation. Here's what we know and what to look out for.
