Stranded and dead Brown Pelicans in Lake Merritt

There have been sick and dead Brown Pelicans in Lake Merritt over the few days. This is part of a state-wide coastal mass stranding affecting just that species :
https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2024-05/high-number-california-brown-pelicans-show-signs-malnutrition

If people find a sick or injured bird they should call Oakland Animal Services at 510-777-3333. Please provide the best directions possible on voicemail so that the Animal Control Officer can find the bird needing rescue.

If people find a dead bird they should contact Oakland Animal Services through this link to get the body removed.
https://www.oaklandca.gov/services/report-a-deceased-animal
There is a short form to fill out.

If possible take a photo of the bird and submit a mortality report to the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife at this link:
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Laboratories/Wildlife-Health/Monitoring/Mortality-Report

An effort is being made to get sick and injured birds to International Bird Rescue. In the future there may be a need for volunteers, especially drivers, to help with this, but until that time, please follow the process above.

Best,

Katie

Publicado el 16 de mayo de 2024 por ktnoon