Bird Rescue is asking the public to provide financial support to help feed and care for the wild birds. Suggested donations are $25 to save a cormorant egg and $50 for a cormorant hatchling.

The term ‘cormorant’ refers to more than 40 species of aquatic birds in the Phalacrocoracidae family. These birds, also known as shags, have been classified in various ways over the years ...

These birds are so versatile. They nest on rocks, islands, cliffs, and even in trees and are often found nesting alongside other sea birds. They are sexually mature at three years.

A eucalyptus tree in a Marina del Rey park was home to dozens of double-crested cormorant eggs. But strong winds caused the tree to split, prompting a rescue mission.

There have been 10 birds rescued — nine pelicans and one cormorant. The park also was notified about two stricken dolphins, but one of the mammals went back in the water, and the other died as ...

Rescued cormorant chicks wait to be fed at the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG) ...