Black Oystercatcher at Point La Jolla: A Jewel of La Jolla’s Protected Shoreline
A Black Oystercatcher at La Jolla, CA June 2026 | © Wildlife Jewels/ Azi Sharif
An enchanting sight during a Wildlife Jewels EYES routine monitoring day at Point La Jolla ✨
A beautiful Black Oystercatcher, with its vivid orange-red bill, moved along the rocky shoreline — a magical jewel of the coast and a beautiful reminder of what is at stake.
Point La Jolla lies within a protected marine area, and this precious shoreline supports sensitive coastal birds and vulnerable ocean life. At a time when this habitat continues to face growing human pressures, protecting it must remain a priority. 🧡
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Observed during our EYES™ Field Day with SDSU MEBSA students: a Western Gull with a concerning beak injury—highlighting the importance of careful observation and reporting.
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Become part of our coastal wildlife monitoring community—learn what to look for, how to observe responsibly, and how to report concerns to help keep birds and other coastal wildlife safe.
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Help support local wildlife rescue response by assisting with reporting, coordination, and (for trained, permitted volunteers only, transport support when a bird needs help.)
✨ Together, we can turn wildlife observation into action and help protect the magical Jewels that make our coastline so special.
EYES Community BIRD WALK, National Bird Day JANUARY 2026
Some of the magical Bird Jewels we had the delight of observing included Brandt’s cormorants with their striking turquoise eyes, the adult California brown pelican with sky-blue eyes and a vibrant red throat pouch, and the majestic Black Oystercatcher with its bold orange bill and eye-ring. We also enjoyed the intelligent, charismatic Western gull, the precious Heermann’s gulls, and the elegance of Royal and Elegant terns, crowned with their distinctive head crests.
Photo credit: © Wildlife Jewels® / Azi Sharif
We identified an injured Heermann’s gull, documented what we observed, and reported—reminding us that careful monitoring and timely reporting can help save lives. Every wildlife life is precious. 💙 We will share more about her and the other injured wildlife including 2 entangled sea lions that we spotted during our walk through the Wildlife Jewels Rescue Blog soon.
