Shining the Spotlight on Opal, a Precious Roadrunner of Upper Newport Bay

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Written By Azi Sharif

Photo: Opal the Greater Roadrunner at the Upper Newport Bay, April 2025 © Wildlife Jewels

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

Spotlight of the week!

Meet Opal, a precious Greater Roadrunner we recently had the delight of observing at the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve.

We’re excited to shine a light on this special bird by featuring Opal in our upcoming collection of educational art—raising awareness about the beautiful and unique wildlife inhabitants of the Upper Newport Bay.

Stay tuned!


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