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Last summer, over 15,000 near-threatened Elegant Terns successfully nested in Mission Bay, but this year they did not return, highlighting the broader threat that constant recreational pressure and nightly SeaWorld fireworks pose to sensitive wildlife. Despite public outcry and legal efforts to enforce environmental protections, fireworks continue to harm birds, pollute the bay, and impact vulnerable people and pets, making community action essential to finally end excessive fireworks in Mission Bay.
Mariner’s Point, a hidden gem in Mission Bay, is both a popular recreation spot and a critical nesting ground for the endangered California Least Tern. Thanks to decades of stewardship by the San Diego Bird Alliance and community advocacy, even against challenges like the X Games, the site now thrives as a model of balancing conservation with public use.
San Diego Bird Alliance has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation (Fire Foundation) as part of its 2025 Project SAFE grant program.
The Least Bell’s Vireo was once on the brink of extinction. This tenacious bird has since made a remarkable comeback, but its survival remains closely tied to the legal protections granted by the Endangered Species Act.
At less than nine inches from beak to tail feather, the California Least Tern is the smallest species of tern. They also have the unfortunate distinction of being one of the first species officially listed under the Endangered Species Act in 1973.
Bald Eagles are one of the nation’s great recovery stories, and the Endangered Species Act quickly demonstrated its value in helping to facilitate the bird’s survival.
To celebrate Endangered Species Day on May 16, we are spotlighting our most elusive and endangered bird species, the Light-footed Ridgway’s Rail.
