Wildlife Jewels EYES La Jolla Wildlife Discovery Day- Saturday December 6th, La Jolla CA
A Fabulous Day Celebrating Precious Wildlife at La Jolla Cove💙
We had a wonderful day at La Jolla Cove celebrating the magic of coastal wildlife with our community during the EYES La Jolla Wildlife Discovery.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to observe harbor seals, California sea lions, and coastal birds—and to learn how our presence shapes their world. One of the most meaningful parts of this walk was seeing how quickly small choices (keeping a respectful distance, staying quiet, moving slowly, and following posted guidance) can help wildlife feel safe and remain in their natural behaviors.
Special thanks to Robyn Davidoff, Chair of the Sierra Club Seal Society of San Diego, for sharing insights on La Jolla’s harbor seals and sea lions, the history of the local rookeries, and what safe, respectful wildlife viewing looks like in real time. Wildlife Jewels Founder Azi Sharif, PhD also shared highlights from our coastal wildlife monitoring—seabird stories, and lessons learned from injured marine and coastal wildlife we’ve documented over time. We also identified an injured gull and a royal tern, documented what we observed, and reported—reminding us that careful monitoring and timely reporting can help save lives. Every wildlife life is precious. 💙
During the walk, we also identified an injured gull and a royal tern. We documented what we observed and reported the situation—reinforcing an important message: careful monitoring and timely reporting can help save lives. When wildlife is injured or distressed, the safest and most effective support we can offer is often to keep a respectful distance, avoid intervening, and make sure the right professionals receive accurate information.
Thank you again to everyone who helped make this day such a meaningful community moment—full of learning, inspiration, and care for the wildlife that share this coastline with us.
Every wildlife life is precious. 💙
We identified an injured gull and a royal tern, documented what we observed, and reported—reminding us that careful monitoring and timely reporting can help save lives. Every wildlife life is precious. 💙
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Sapphirine the harbor Seal May 17, 2025 at La Jolla Cove, CA by captured by Azi Sharif/ © Wildlife Jewels
Wildlife Jewels continues to document seabird entanglements in La Jolla, particularly at Point La Jolla, as birds face fishing gear and other pressures.