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.

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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.

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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.

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