The Farallon Islands, located 30 miles off San Francisco, are facing a severe ecological crisis due to an out-of-control house mouse population. These mice, unintentionally introduced in the 19th century via ships, are now endangering native wildlife. Burrowing owls are consuming the mice, but are negatively impacting the populations of Ashy storm-petrels as a result. Conservationists have launched a large-scale eradication program utilizing helicopter-delivered rodenticide bait. The goal of this initiative is to restore the islands' natural balance and protect its unique ecosystem. The success of the program is crucial for the long-term survival of the vulnerable bird species inhabiting the Farallon Islands. This intervention highlights the lasting consequences of introducing invasive species to isolated environments.