Ruby, a precious Breeding Adult California Brown Pelican (CA | Oct 17, 2025).
© Wildlife Jewels® / by Azi S.
Jewels of La Jolla: Meet Ruby the California Brown Pelican
Meet Ruby, a majestic California Brown Pelican we recently had the delight of observing during our monitoring walk. Pelicans inspire us with their magical beauty, fascinating behaviors, and mesmerizing collective flight—self-organized flocks flowing into graceful formations along the surf. Our team documents local wildlife to understand patterns, spot hazards, and help protect distressed wildlife. Stay tuned for more on Ruby the Pelican!
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Jewels of La Jolla™ is part of Wildlife Jewels Arts & Education. We raise awareness of La Jolla’s unique wildlife—and the threats they face—share their beauty through art, and empower the local community with hands-on monitoring and rescue skills.
Wildlife Jewels continues to document seabird entanglements in La Jolla, particularly at Point La Jolla, as birds face fishing gear and other pressures.