After a short time in care, another Guadalupe Murrelet that came into care was returned to the ocean on October 18. This bird was rescued after landing on a ship near San Clemente Island–about 41 miles offshore. It was brought to Pasadena Humane Society and transferred to Bird Rescue on October 14, where it was treated for emaciation and regained its strength. Thanks to the dedicated care it received, this little murrelet is now free to continue its journey in the wild. Watch this bird soar into the ocean horizon in this YouTube video.
This the second Guadalupe Murrelet this season that came into care at Bird Rescue. One in August 2024 was discovered on a cruise ship traveling from Ensenada, Baja California to Long Beach. Read more
Guadalupe Murrelets are the rarest alcids in the world (less than 5,000 pairs), with regular breeding documented only at Islas Guadalupe and San Benito off the west-central coast of Baja California, Mexico, according to a 2021 study published in Marine Ornithology. Each individual bird in a threatened group is of extreme importance to the survival of the species. Bird Rescue is committed to rescuing birds of special concern in a changing world.