Osprey 61: A Remarkable 14-Year Journey from Montana to La Jolla
Discover the remarkable story of Osprey 61, banded as a nestling in Montana in 2012 and spotted more than 14 years later at La Jolla Cove, California.
A Tiny Endangered California Least Tern: How Bird Banding Helps Conservation
Meet a young endangered California Least Tern photographed in Carlsbad and learn how bird banding helps researchers track survival, movement, and conservation.
Plastic Pollution Threatens Western Gull Fledglings in La Jolla
Wildlife Jewels documents increasing litter along the La Jolla shoreline, where young Western Gull fledglings are encountering and ingesting discarded plastic.
Celebrating World Ocean Day with Wildlife Jewels
Wildlife Jewels brought the community together for a special World Ocean Day Wildlife Walk, sharing real stories of La Jolla's seabirds, marine mammals, and the importance of protecting our coastal wildlife.
Black Oystercatcher at Point La Jolla: A Jewel of La Jolla’s Protected Shoreline
A Black Oystercatcher observed during Wildlife Jewels EYES routine monitoring at Point La Jolla — a striking reminder of the importance of protecting La Jolla’s rocky shoreline habitat within this protected marine area.
Western Gull Parents Protect Chicks on La Jolla Cliffs
An enchanting Father’s Day moment along the La Jolla coast ✨ During our routine Wildlife Jewels EYES monitoring yesterday, we witnessed a magical scene of devoted gull parents, fierce protection, and coastal wonder.
A Magical Osprey Family Moment in Carlsbad | Wildlife Jewels
A magical moment we recently observed at a Carlsbad osprey nest: a devoted mother feeding one tiny chick, while the other waits patiently for her turn.
Celebrating National Bird Day in La Jolla: Discovering Our Precious Bird Jewels
On National Bird Day, January 5, Wildlife Jewels® hosted a community bird walk in La Jolla, bringing together wildlife lovers to observe, learn, and connect with the remarkable coastal birds of La Jolla Cove.
Wildlife Jewels Learn from Birds Discovery Walk — La Jolla Cove
Our FIRST event of 2026! National Bird Day at La Jolla Cove
You’re invited to join Wildlife Jewels® on January 5 for our Learn from Birds Discovery Walk — a magical, field-inspired experience rooted in our EYES observations.
