08/28/2026
Earlier this month, this gull arrived at the PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center after being found too young to fly at a shipyard in Seattle. The bird was covered in an unknown pink residue.
Our wildlife team performed X-rays and, thankfully, found no major concerns. The gull was given a thorough wash to remove the residue, and while a light pink stain remains on some of its feathers, it should not affect the feathers’ ability to stay waterproof.
The gull has since been moved to an outdoor enclosure and, hopefully, will be taking flight again soon!