Celebrating La Jolla Wildlife Through Art, Rescue & Conservation
Discover Jewels of the Cove, a Wildlife Jewels celebration of La Jolla wildlife through art, photography, wildlife rescue stories, and conservation.
Jewels of the Cove: The Art & Magic of La Jolla’s Wildlife
Celebrating La Jolla Wildlife Through Art, Rescue & Conservation
On October 2, 2026, Wildlife Jewels presented Jewels of the Cove: The Art & Magic of La Jolla’s Wildlife, a special evening celebrating the extraordinary wildlife of La Jolla through art, photography, wildlife rescue stories, music, and conservation.
Held at historic Brockton Villa, overlooking beautiful La Jolla Cove, the event was part of the La Jolla First Friday Art Walk and brought the community together to discover some of the remarkable animals who share this iconic coastline with us.
The Wildlife Behind the Art
The evening featured original artwork and wildlife photography from the Wildlife Jewels Collections, created by Wildlife Jewels founder and artist Dr. Azi Sharif.
But these works represent much more than wildlife subjects.
Many are inspired by individual animals Wildlife Jewels has encountered while monitoring La Jolla’s coastline—from Western Gulls and Brandt’s Cormorants to Brown Pelicans, harbor seals, and California sea lions.
Through hundreds of hours in the field, we have had the privilege of observing their lives, documenting their challenges, watching new generations arrive, and helping wildlife in distress.
Jewels of the Cove brings their individual stories to life through the arts.
From Wildlife Art to Wildlife Rescue
La Jolla is home to an extraordinary diversity of coastal wildlife, but these animals also face significant human-caused threats.
Fishing line and hook entanglements, wildlife disturbance, ingestion of fishing tackle, injuries, and other hazards can have devastating consequences for seabirds and other wildlife.
Through the Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew, our team searches for wildlife in distress, documents animals needing assistance, coordinates response, and helps rescue and transport migratory birds in need of professional veterinary or rehabilitation care.
The animals and stories represented through Jewels of the Cove help connect this field work with the arts—giving people an opportunity to see wildlife not simply as species, but as individual lives worth knowing and protecting.
Celebrating the Magic of La Jolla Cove
Throughout the evening, guests explored wildlife art and photography, discovered stories from Wildlife Jewels’ field and rescue work, and celebrated the beauty and resilience of La Jolla’s wildlife.
Art offers a unique way to build a connection between people and the animals with whom we share our coast.
By bringing together art, science, wildlife rescue, education, and conservation, Wildlife Jewels hopes to inspire greater appreciation for living wildlife—and meaningful action to protect them.
Thank You to Our La Jolla Community
A very special thank you to Brockton Villa for their wonderful hospitality, delicious appetizers, and support of our work for wildlife.
Thank you to The Ocean Alchemist for the beautiful music and to the La Jolla Village Merchants Association for bringing our community together through the La Jolla First Friday Art Walk.
Most importantly, thank you to everyone who joined Wildlife Jewels for Jewels of the Cove and supported our wildlife rescue work.
Together, we can help protect the remarkable animals who make La Jolla one of California’s most extraordinary places for wildlife.
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A Magical Bird Jewel of La Jolla: Juvenile Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Discover a juvenile Yellow-crowned Night Heron observed along the La Jolla coastline during Wildlife Jewels’ EYES® monitoring—and the artwork this magical bird inspired for Jewels of the Cove™.
📸 Juvenile Yellow-Crowned Night Heron © Wildlife Jewels/ by Azi Sharif at La Jolla, CA
✨ A magical bird jewel of La Jolla… 💎
There’s something enchanting about encountering a juvenile Yellow-crowned Night Heron along the La Jolla coastline.
We’ve had the pleasure of observing this beautiful young bird during our EYES® coastal wildlife monitoring—quietly exploring the rocky shoreline, with its striking orange eyes, intricate plumage, and almost magical presence.
And this precious bird has inspired a new work of art… 🎨✨
Join us at Jewels of the Cove™ on Friday, October 2, and discover the artwork this magical bird inspired.
💎 Jewels of La Jolla™
Where wildlife becomes inspiration.
SAVE THE DATE ✨
Wildlife Jewels presents Jewels of the Cove: The Art & Magic of La Jolla’s Wildlife during the La Jolla Art Walk.
Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating the extraordinary wildlife of La Jolla through art, stories, and ocean-inspired experiences.
Discover a special collection inspired by the remarkable animals Wildlife Jewels has observed, documented, and worked to protect along the La Jolla coastline.
Celebrate wildlife. Experience art. Discover their stories.
📅 Friday, October 2
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Brockton Villa | La Jolla
✨ More details & RSVP coming soon!
Want to help us protect La Jolla’s coastal wildlife like this precious cormorant? 💜 Apply to join EYES™ La Jolla, or join Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew— learn more at the link in our bio✨✨✨
Discover Jewels of La Jolla!
Jewels of The Cove™ 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.
Save the Date: Jewels of the Cove – La Jolla Art Walk, October 2
Save the date for Jewels of the Cove™ by Wildlife Jewels® on October 2 at Brockton Villa during the La Jolla Art Walk. Celebrate La Jolla’s extraordinary wildlife through art, stories, and ocean-inspired experiences.✨💜💎
📸 © Wildlife Jewels/ Artwork by Azi Sharif
SAVE THE DATE ✨
Wildlife Jewels presents Jewels of the Cove: The Art & Magic of La Jolla’s Wildlife during the La Jolla Art Walk.
Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating the extraordinary wildlife of La Jolla through art, stories, and ocean-inspired experiences.
Discover a special collection inspired by the remarkable animals Wildlife Jewels has observed, documented, and worked to protect along the La Jolla coastline.
Celebrate wildlife. Experience art. Discover their stories.
📅 Friday, October 2
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Brockton Villa | La Jolla
✨ More details & RSVP coming soon!
Want to help us protect La Jolla’s coastal wildlife like this precious cormorant? 💜 Apply to join EYES™ La Jolla, or join Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew— learn more at the link in our bio✨✨✨
Discover Jewels of La Jolla!
Jewels of The Cove™ 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.
Paint the Jewels of La Jolla at Kellogg Park: A Community Art Experience Celebrating Marine Wildlife
Wildlife Jewels hosted Paint the Jewels of La Jolla at Kellogg Park, a community art activity celebrating real coastal wildlife observed, documented, and helped through local conservation efforts.
📸 Wildlife Jewels’ Paint the Jewels of La Jolla in celebration of the UN World Wildlife Day- Kellogg Park, La Jolla, CA March 6, 2026
Wildlife Jewels hosted its Paint the Jewels of La Jolla at Kellogg Park, a community art activity celebrating real coastal wildlife observed, documented, and helped through local conservation efforts.✨💜💎
Inspired by some of La Jolla’s precious wildlife inhabitants we’ve observed, documented, and helped rescue, the community helped bring two canvases to life through color, creativity, and care. Participants also drew inspiration from our wildlife paintings on display, learning about each real animal featured in the artwork.
The pieces became a beautiful reflection of wonder, connection, and appreciation for the wildlife that makes this coastline so special.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating La Jolla’s magical wildlife.
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Help us monitor La Jolla’s magical wildlife through EYES La Jolla!
Help us rescue La Jolla’s distressed wildlife through Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew!
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.
Paint the Jewels of La Jolla at Kellogg Park — March 6, 2026
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Celebrating La Jolla’s magical coastal jewels—baby cormorant nestlings
We’re delighted to spotlight two of La Jolla’s magical coastal jewels—baby cormorant nestlings, resting beautifully in their nest above the sea. ✨💜💎
📸 Cormorants — La Jolla Cove Photo by Azi Sharif
We’re delighted to spotlight two of La Jolla’s magical coastal jewels—baby cormorant nestlings, resting beautifully in their nest above the sea. ✨💜💎
It is always a delight to witness these precious seabirds along our coast. Through observation, education, and care, we remain committed to helping protect the precious wildlife who share this shoreline with us.
You can help protect these precious birds by joining Wildlife Jewels’ EYES or Wildlife Jewels' Rescue Crew.
Want to help us protect La Jolla’s coastal wildlife like this precious cormorant? 💜 Apply to join EYES™ La Jolla, or join Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew— learn more at the link in our bio✨✨✨
Discover Jewels of La Jolla!
Jewels of The Cove 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.
Jewels of the Cove: A Wildlife Jewels Art Event in La Jolla Celebrating Coastal Wildlife
What a magical evening at Jewels of the Cove. Wildlife Jewels was delighted to host a special evening unveiling Jewels of the Cove, our new educational art collection inspired by the extraordinary coastal wildlife of La Jolla, at the beautiful Brockton Villa.
Jewels of the Cove at the Brockton Villa, April 9
What a magical evening at Jewels of the Cove ✨
Wildlife Jewels was delighted to host a special evening unveiling Jewels of the Cove™, our new educational art collection inspired by the extraordinary coastal wildlife of La Jolla, at the beautiful Brockton Villa.
It was an unforgettable night of art, wildlife, ocean-inspired sounds, ocean views, and community—bringing people together to celebrate these remarkable animals and the importance of protecting them.
Through art, we shared the beauty of the Cove’s wildlife while also educating the community about these animals, the Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew, and how the public can support reporting, rescue coordination, and ongoing conservation efforts.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported this special evening 💙
Special thanks to Brockton Villafor so generously sharing their lovely space and providing delicious appetizers for our guests, and to The Ocean Alchemist for the beautiful animal and ocean-inspired sounds that made the evening even more special.
Want to help us protect La Jolla’s coastal wildlife like this precious cormorant? 💜 Apply to join EYES™ La Jolla, or join Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew— learn more at the link in our bio✨✨✨
Discover Jewels of La Jolla!
Jewels of The Cove 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.
Meet Aquamarine: Discovering a Brandt’s Cormorant in Nesting Season
Wildlife Jewels® is hosting a special World Wildlife Day Celebration in La Jolla on Saturday, March 7—a community-focused event inspired by the incredible coastal wildlife of La Jolla, San Diego.
La Jolla Cove, CA © 2026 Wildlife Jewels
Jewels of La Jolla Spotlight ✨Meet Aquamarine the Brandt’s cormorant💎
Simply beautiful. ✨Shining a light on one of the magical bird jewels of La Jolla💜💎
Meet Aquamarine, a majestic Brandt’s cormorant resting on his nest. During nesting season, Brandt’s cormorants shift into breeding condition—those electric blue “jewel” eyes and the vivid blue-turquoise throat skin become especially striking. These seasonal colors are part of their breeding display.
Aquamarine was also posing with his head tilted up—almost sculpting a shape with his body. That classic “look-up” posture can be a breeding-season display often used to show off the bright throat patch💙
His calm presence and shimmering colors made a lasting impression, and he is now part of our Jewels of La Jolla educational arts program—celebrating the wildlife who inspire wonder, care, and conservation. 💎
Want to help us protect La Jolla’s coastal wildlife like this precious cormorant? 💜 Apply to join EYES™ La Jolla, or join Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew— learn more at the link in our bio✨✨✨
Help Protect La Jolla’s Coastal and Marine Wildlife
Join the EYES™ La Jolla, our community science and coastal wildlife observation program. Volunteers help monitor wildlife, identify hazards, report emergencies, and promote respectful wildlife viewing at La Jolla Cove.
Discover Jewels of La Jolla!
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.
Save The Date: Wildlife Jewels World Wildlife Day Celebration La Jolla
Simply beautiful. ✨Shining a light on one of the magical bird jewels of La Jolla💜💎
Paint the Jewels of La Jolla!
Wildlife Jewels is hosting a special World Wildlife Day Celebration in La Jolla on Saturday, March 7—a community-focused event inspired by the incredible coastal wildlife of La Jolla, San Diego. We’ll be sharing more soon, including how to attend and how to get involved. For now, save the date and check back for updates as we get closer to the celebration. Check out our Upcoming Events page for updates!
Help Protect La Jolla’s Coastal and Marine Wildlife
Join the EYES™ La Jolla, our community science and coastal wildlife observation program. Volunteers help monitor wildlife, identify hazards, report emergencies, and promote respectful wildlife viewing at La Jolla Cove.
Learn more about EYES & apply HERE.
Help us monitor Harbor Seals in La Jolla! Join EYES Hearts Seals! HERE.
Discover Jewels of La Jolla!
For Wildlife Jewels’ Marine Mammal Rescue Resources San Diego HERE.
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.
Jewels of La Jolla: Meet Charoite the Harbor Seal
Meet Charoite the Harbor Seal—one of La Jolla’s precious coastal jewels 🦭✨ We recently had the delight of observing her from a respectful distance, and her story is now inspiring a new addition to our Jewels of La Jolla educational art series.
Photo: A Precious Harbor Seal at La Jolla | December 2025). © Wildlife Jewels® / by Azi Sharif
Jewels of La Jolla: Charoite the Harbor Seal
A Jewels of La Jolla™ Wildlife Spotlight
Meet Charoite the Harbor Seal—one of La Jolla’s precious coastal jewels 🦭✨
We recently had the delight of observing her from a respectful distance, and her story is now inspiring a new addition to our Jewels of La Jolla educational art series. Stay tuned for the unveiling—and the lessons her journey can teach us about protecting marine wildlife.
Help Protect La Jolla’s Coastal and Marine Wildlife
Join the EYES™ La Jolla, our community science and coastal wildlife observation program. Volunteers help monitor wildlife, identify hazards, report emergencies, and promote respectful wildlife viewing at La Jolla Cove.
Learn more about EYES & apply HERE.
Help us monitor Harbor Seals in La Jolla! Join EYES Hearts Seals! HERE.
Discover Jewels of La Jolla!
For Wildlife Jewels’ Marine Mammal Rescue Resources San Diego HERE.
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.
Jewels of La Jolla: Meet Indicolite: A Majestic Brandt’s Cormorant of La Jolla Cove
Discover Indicolite, a majestic Brandt’s cormorant of La Jolla Cove. Spotted during a Wildlife Jewels EYES monitoring walk, he now joins the Jewels of La Jolla collection—highlighting the beauty and importance of protecting coastal birds.
Photo: A Majestic Brandt’s Cormorant of La Jolla Cove CA | November 2025). © Wildlife Jewels® / by Azi Sharif
Jewels of La Jolla: Indicolite the Brandt’s Cormorant of La Jolla Cove
A Jewels of La Jolla™ Wildlife Spotlight
La Jolla Cove is home to some of Southern California’s most extraordinary coastal birds, and among them is the stunning Brandt’s cormorant. Today, we’re shining a light on one of these magical bird jewels—Indicolite, a majestic cormorant we recently encountered during our EYES™ monitoring walk.
Meet Indicolite: A Jewel on the Nest
Simply beautiful. ✨
Indicolate was perched calmly on his nest when we spotted him—silky black feathers, vibrant throat patch, and the unmistakable presence these seabirds carry so effortlessly. Brandt’s cormorants are coastal icons of La Jolla Cove, nesting on the cliffs and gliding low over the waves as they search for fish.
We’re so lucky to have the opportunity to observe majestic Brandt’s cormorants like him—from the quiet dedication of nesting season to their graceful flights across the open water.
Spotted During an EYES™ Monitoring Walk
We first saw Indicolite during a recent EYES™ wildlife monitoring walk, where our volunteers observe and document the behavior and well-being of La Jolla’s coastal wildlife. These regular walks help us identify hazards, understand seasonal patterns, and protect sensitive species—such as Brandt’s cormorants—who rely on La Jolla’s cliffs and waters for survival.
Indicolite’s calm presence, jewel-like eyes, and turquoise throat patch made a lasting impression, and he is now part of our Jewels of La Jolla collection, celebrating the wildlife who inspire wonder, care, and conservation.
Brandt’s Cormorants: Quiet Coastal Treasures
Brandt’s cormorants are often overlooked, yet they are among the most fascinating birds along our coastline:
They build nests right on the rocky cliffs of La Jolla Cove.
During the breeding season, their throat patch turns a brilliant cobalt blue.
They are expert divers, plunging beneath the waves to catch fish with incredible precision.
They play a vital role in the coastal ecosystem and depend on healthy oceans and safe breeding grounds.
Spotting birds like Indicolite reminds us how much we can learn simply by watching, listening, and appreciating the wildlife who share our shoreline.
Help Protect La Jolla’s Coastal and Marine Wildlife
Want to help protect beautiful coastal birds like Indicolite?
Join the EYES™ La Jolla, our community science and coastal wildlife observation program. Volunteers help monitor wildlife, identify hazards, report emergencies, and promote respectful wildlife viewing at La Jolla Cove.
👉 Learn more & apply HERE.
Discover Jewels of La Jolla!
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.