✨ Shining the Spotlight on Moissanite, a precious Yellow-Crowned Night Heron! ✨

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Written By Azi Sharif
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Photo: Moissanite, a juvenile Yellow-Crowned Night Heron at the Upper Newport Bay, 2024 © Wildlife Jewels

Wildlife Jewels Shine: Sparking awareness and protection of our Jewels through imagery.

Meet Moissanite, a juvenile Yellow-Crowned Night Heron we recently had the joy of observing at the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve. She is now part of our Jewels of Newport Bay art series💛

Next Saturday at the Back Bay Science Center, our community will bring Moissanite’ drawing to life on canvas during our Paint for Wildlife art activity — part of our Jewels of Newport Bay – Community Edition, Series 2. 🎨

Join us as we celebrate the unique wildlife of Upper Newport Bay through art, awareness, and community connection. 

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