13th Annual Beach Ball Dinner

With Silent Auction and Live Entertainment

When: May 13th, 2006 6:00pm

Where: Paradise Cove, Malibu

2006 Honorees:

Ozzie Silna, Frank G. Wells Founder?s Award

Jeffrey P. Neu, Circle Award

For ticket prices, or more information, please call 310-822-4522.

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Toxic Algae Killing Endangered Brown Pelicans

What to do if you find a sick or injured seabird

From Santa Barbara to Newport Beach, Southern California is experiencing a rather heavy Domoic Acid (Red Tide) outbreak that is affecting numerous Brown pelicans as well as some other bird species. Dozens of pelicans are falling from the sky suffering from the poisonous algae, which causes seizures in both pelicans and sea lions.

According to the experts at International Bird Rescue Research Center, if a wild animal can be easily approached you can assume it is sick or injured. Don't touch it, pick it up or attempt to feed it. Be aware that California Brown Pelicans are an endangered species. Anyone who harms or harasses a brown pelican, or other migratory waterfowl, can be convicted of a felony.

Here's what to do if you find a sick or injured seabird:

1. Don't Touch!

Wild animals can bite. Don't touch the animals or attempt to return beached birds or mammals to the water.

2. Observe the animal and its condition.

Observe the animal from a distance of at least 20 feet. What is it doing? Note things like inability to stand, head waving, seizures, bleeding, or entanglement in nets or fishing line. Do this quickly and then back up to 50 feet.

3. Keep people and dogs away.

Wild animals can die from stress. Only trained wildlife professionals know how to correctly handle injured wildlife.

4. Describe the animal if you don't know what species it is.

Be able to describe the animal accurately. Note the animal's size, color, shape of bill

and feet as well as the animal's behavior. This helps rescuers determine the species and what rescue equipment and volunteers are needed.

5. Location

Determine the exact location of the animal, in order to provide accurate directions. Rescuers must have exact locations in order to find it!

7. Call, and if you don't have a cell phone, ask someone to make the call for you.

Southern California:

International Bird Rescue Research Center

310-514-2573 or 2574

Be sure to leave a message, staff may be busy attending to sick animals

Whale Rescue Team

1-800-39WHALE

Malibu area:

California Wildlife Center

(310) 458-9453

San Pedro/Long Beach:

Marine Mammal Center

(310) 832-4352

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Santa Monica Baykeeper

Be Part of the Solution to Marine Pollution!

P.O. Box 10096 Marina del Rey, CA 90295

Pollution Hotline 1-877-4-CA-COAST

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